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1988 AIlS Awards Announced

For all its rewards, gardening demands patience, commit­ment, and a lot of plain

hard work. The 1988 American Horticultural Society Awards, to be presented April 16 in Adanta, Georgia, honor those who have translated their commitment to horticulture into a commitment to achievement and service. Per­severance and determination are qualities that all gardeners rec­ognize and applaud; and so we applaud our 1988 award winners. The time they have dedicated to nurturing plans and projects­and people - has been of the greatest benefit to us all.

The Liberty Hyde Bailey Award The 1988 Liberty Hyde Bailey

Award, named for the well-known botanist credited with many plant discoveries, will be awarded to Elisa­beth Carey Miller. The award recog­nizes more than pure achievement: it is presented in recognition of service and a pioneering spirit. Mrs. Pendle­ton Miller, a former AHS Board member, has amply demonstrated these qualities , perhaps most notably in her sponsorship of a number of significant public projects in the Seat­tle , Washington, area.

Mrs. Miller was a primary force in

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the horticultural development of the Lake Washington Ship Canal connect­ing Lake Washington and Puget Sound; she also acted as principal horticultural </dvisor for Operation Triangle, developing plans for the planting of traffic islands throughout the city of Seattle. One of her out­standing achievements is her spon­sorship of the Lid Garden, con­structed over one of Seattle's main highways.

As founder of the Washington State Roadside CounCil, she was instru­mental in the adoption of model leg­islation for the control of billboards. During her tenure as a distinguished member of the Garden Club of America Horticultural Committee, she piloted a landmark survey proj­ect on enVironmentally tolerant plants. Mrs. Miller has been the re­Cipient of many awards, including awards from the mayor and City Council of Seattle for her involve­ment in numerous civic projects throughout the years.

The G. B. Gunlogson Award Creativity and inventiveness charac­

terize the recipients of the G. B. Gunlogson Award, presented this year to Shepherd and Ellen Ogden of The Cook's Garden in Londonderry, Vermont. The award recognizes crea­tivity in the deSign, construction, and maintenance of home flower or veg­etable gardens; G. B. Gunlogson,

sponsor of the award, felt that home gardening would have an increasing impact on American life. He hoped to provide an incentive to encourage gardeners to explore the benefits of people-plant relationships.

"I'm the gardener, and Ellen is the cook," according to Shepherd Og­den, and from this partnership has grown a farm stand, nursery, and seed business specializing in hardy perennials plus seeds, plants, and produce for the serious cook. The Ogdens offer specialty seeds, particu­larly for unusual lettuce varieties and other salad greens, to backyard and market gardeners; most of the seeds offered are tested in the Ogdens' in­tensively-gardened acreage in Vermont.

The Cook's Garden is a family leg­acy of sorts: Shepherd's passion for gardening began in childhood, when he worked in the vegetable garden of his grandfather Samuel Ogden, the author of Step by Step to Organic Vegetable Growing. The Ogdens themselves frequently contribute arti­cles on season extension and inten­sive gardening to magazines and other periodicals; they are collaborat­ing on their first book, The Cook's Garden, scheduled for publication this spring.

The Catherine H. Sweeney Award Virginia Hand Callaway of Pine

Mountain, Georgia, a nationally ac­claimed conservationist, educator, and self-taught horticulturist, co­founded Callaway Gardens with her husband, the late Cason Callaway, in 1952. Cason Callaway, Jr., recalls his father 's comment: "I spent a lot of time concentrating on getting from point A to point B. It was Virginia who taught me to take the time to notice and enjoy all the places in be­tween. " Mrs. Callaway is the recipient of the 1988 Catherine H. Sweeney Award, presented in honor of ex­traordinary and dedicated efforts in the field of horticulture.

Mrs. Callaway's numerous achieve­ments are perhaps best exemplified by Callaway Gardens, an oasis of nat­ural beauty designed to provide "re­laxation, inspiration, and a better un­derstanding of the living world." From the outset, Mrs. Callaway super-

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vised the planting and maintenance of the Gardens, including the plant­ing and displays of various flora; her purpose was to preserve in its natu­ral setting the native plant life of the Southeastern region, and to restore the land to the beauty and richness it originally possessed. Callaway Gar­dens is a symbol of what wise land management and conservation aware­ness can accomplish.

Mrs. Callaway has received recog­nition from a number of organiza­tions for her conservation efforts; in 1974, the Georgia Wildlife Federation named her conservation educator of the year. The U.S. Department of the Interior honored her with the presti­gious Heritage Conservation and Rec­reation Services Achievement Award. In 1985 she received the Rock How-

ard Award from the Georgia Depart­ment of Natural Resources for her contribution to environmental con­servation in the state.

The Frances Jones Poetker Award J. Barry Ferguson of Oyster Bay,

New York, is the 1988 recipient of the Frances Jones Poetker Award, presented in recognition of signifi­cant contributions to the appreciation of creative floral designs.

Mr. Ferguson is an internationally known landscape and garden de­Signer whose activities include lectur­ing, leading tours, and maintaining plantings in one of New York City's most beautiful vest pocket parks, Greenacre Park, as well as planning and installation for such events as the Britain Salutes New York festivities.

Mr. Ferguson is responsible for flow­ers and aisle displays each year at the East Side House Benefit Winter An­tique Show in New York City. His de­sign expertise is world-renowned.

Commercial Award Winner of the 1988 Commercial

Award i Wayside Gardens of South Car lina, cited fo r high standards and igni ficant contributions to garden­

ing. Wayside Gardens' long and dis­tinguished history began in 1920, when nurseryman Elmer Schultz and plant man Jan Grullemans pooled their European horticultural back­grounds to form a mail-order nurs­ery in Mentor, Ohio.

Throughout the years, Wayside has introduced a variety of superb plants to the American gardener, including Ideal Darwin tulips and the famous Roth child azaleas.

Ways ide was purchased in 1975 by the George W. Park eed Company and was tran fer red to Hodges, South Carolina, where the company contin­ue it unque tioned leadership in the fi eld.

Horticultural Therapy Award Descanso Gardens, one of three

botanic garden of Los Angeles County, is well known for its roses, lilac , and California live oaks, and for the largest collection of camellias in the world. The gardens have yet another claim to fame in the Des­canso Gardens Guild Exceptional Children's program, begun in 1960 to provide garden experiences for exceptional children. The enthusiasm of all concerned gives eloquent testi­mony to the success of the endeavor, which has won the 1988 Horticul­tural Therapy Award.

Students in the program range in age from 7 to 21 years; most are mentally, phYSically, or orthopedi­cally handicapped or have academic learning problems. The students plant gardens, participate in nature walks, and celebrate events through­out the year, such as Christmas and Easter, with special activities. The Gardening Scholarship enables older students to work under the tutelage of Descanso gardeners; the rewards for this work include both the finan­cial and something even more valua­ble: the priceless benefits of self­confidence and pride. In the words of program chairman Connie

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McKenney, "The people we bring together - adults and children -enjoy one another so much. The enthusiasm spills over into every­thing we do. OUf special events, such as our May Day celebration, really draw crowds. " The program is ob­viously more than a model of its kind - it is a delight to all who participate.

Horticultural Communication Award

This year's recipients of the Horti­cultural Communication Award are Dr. John Alex Floyd, Jr., and the Southern Progress Corporation, par­ent company of Southern Living mag­azine. Dr. Floyd is currently the sen­ior horticulturist for Southern Living magazine and editorial director of Creative Ideas for Living and Cook­ing Light. His distinguished editorial contributions include the develop­ment and management of Southern Living's Garden and Landscape De­partment; under his direction the de­partment won three national awards for editorial excellence in landscape architecture and horticulture.

Dr. Floyd has been an enthusiastic - and indispensable - part of the development and expansion of the Birmingham (Alabama) Botanical Gardens, where he served as presi­dent; the American Horticultural So­ciety honors Dr. Floyd and Southern Progress Corporation for a most ef­fective contribution to expanding the horticultural awareness of the south­eastern United States.

Landscape Design Award Edith Henderson wears many hats:

she is a fellow and former vice presi­dent of the American Society of Land­scape Architects in Atlanta, where she practices landscape architecture; she is also much in demand as a horti­cultural lecturer and writer, media in which she emphasizes her belief that a design plan is only as good as the plant material used to express it. The American Horticultural Society is pleased to award her the 1988 Land­scape Design Award for her work, which has greatly expanded the awareness of horticulture in land­scape architecture.

Mrs. Henderson is a member and former president of the Garden Club of America and of the Garden Club of Georgia, and she is a trustee of

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the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The Garden Club of America presented her with the Oakleigh Thorne Medal for excellence in landscape design; from the Garden Club of Georgia she received their Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Contribution. She is the editor of the Peachtree Garden Book, which unites design and horti­culture through each month with workable facts for all gardeners.

Local Horticulture Award In 1967, when the Atlanta Histori­

cal Society's Grounds Advisory Com­mittee was formed, members faced long-neglected, overgrown gardens, an impasse of tangled vines, bram­bles, and fallen trees, and very lim­ited funds. The committee rose to the challenge, and through the ensu­ing years the Society has effected an astonishing transformation. The Soci­ety's grounds today encompass a his­toric (circa 1835) farmhouse , re­stored classical gardens around the Palladian-style Swan House, and a ten-acre ecological laboratory, a proj­ect that won the Founder's Fund Award of the Garden Club of America.

The Local Horticulture Award is presented for horticultural improve­ment or excellence in the host city for the American Horticultural Soci­ety's Annual Meeting, but the Atlanta Historical Society has accomplished even more than this. Besides advanc­ing ecological awareness, increasing horticultural knowledge, and foster­ing research, the Society has sparked

a tremendous cooperative effort on the part of the Atlanta horticultural community. A total of 28 garden clubs and three speCialized groups, as well as the original Grounds Advi­sory Committee, worked together to create a garden that they whimsically, and with justified pride, call "the most delightful country of the universe. "

Meritorious Service Award "I like to feel useful to the com­

munity," says Georgie Van de Kamp, and though that is usually the most she will say about her landmark ef­forts on behalf of the community in Pasadena, California, her work speaks for itself. Mrs. Van de Kamp's con­cern for preserving natural beauty -as well as her talent for helping to create it - are well known in the horticultural community; for these qualities, as well as for her distin­guished service as a member of the American Horticultural Society's Board of Directors, we are honored to present her with the 1988 Merito­rious Service Award. No one has done more than Mrs. Van de Kamp to advance the Society's goals, ser­vices, and activities dedicated to ex­cellence in horticulture.

As chairman of the 1980 Descanso Gardens Education and Exhibition building project, Mrs. Van de Kamp was the force behind a tremendously successful fund-raising drive, demon­strating a remarkable talent for bring­ing energy and commitment to her task: that of expanding horticultural awareness and opportunities for the community. Her remarkable achieve­ment won her the Gold Crown Tenth Muse Award of the Pasadena Arts Council.

Professional Award Ann Lyon Crammond exudes en­

ergy. Under her capable direction, the Atlanta Botanical Garden has be­come one of the Southeast's most beautiful civic showplaces. In recog­nition of this and many other profes­sional contributions, the American Horticultural Society has selected Mrs. Crammond to receive its 1988 Professional Award.

When Ann Crammond arrived as executive director of the Atlanta Bo­tanical Garden in 1979, she found a headquarters consisting of two city trailers and a paid staff of two. Today,

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the Garden has blossomed into an organization of 6,000 members with a professional staff of 28 and 350 vol­unteers; it also boasts a new Garden­house and fifteen diverse gardens. Mrs. Crammond has combined dedi­cation, determination, and extensive horticultural knowledge with warmth and good humor to galvanize the At­lanta horticultural community.

Teaching Award The AHS 1988 Teaching Award will

be presented to Dr. Barbara Shalu­cha, associate professor of biology at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Shalucha's unique ability to share her horticultural knowledge with others has been amply demon-

strated throughout her long and dis­tinguished career, which has taken her as far afield as Australia and China.

Dr. Shalucha came to Indiana Uni­versity in 1947 from Brooklyn Bo­tanic Garden in Brooklyn, New York, where she was instrumental in the development of innovative courses of study for students in the then-new Park Administration and Recreation Department. She is co-founder and director of Bloomington's Youth Gar­den-Nature Center; branches of the program are scattered throughout the nation and abroad. She has au­thored many technical publications as well as non-technical gardening publications, laboratory manuals, and

children 's books and has been con­sistently effective in providing quality horticultural education for adults and youth.

Urban Beautification Award (individual)

The 1988 American Horticultural Society's Urban Beautification Award is pre ented to Joseph Irwin Mi ller of Columbus, Indiana, a distinguished alumnus of Oxford and Yale Univer­s ities and chairman of the Executive and Finance committees of the Cum­min Engine Company, Inc. In addi­tion to the Urban Beautification Award, pre ented for significant con­tributions to urban horticulture, Mr. Irwin has been the recipient of a number of honors throughout his distinguished career, including the

niversity of Ch icago's Rosenberg Medal, the McDowell Colony Award, and election to the National Building Hal l of Fame.

Urban Beautification Award (institution)

Phi ladelphia Green, the Pennsylva­nia Horticultural Society's community outreach program, has served as a model for urban greening efforts across the country; the program as-i t organized neighborhoods in

Philadelphia's low and moderate in­come areas to plan and implement greening projects. The project has changed vacant lots throughout the city into productive and beautiful vegetable -and flower gardens and has transformed the city streets of Philadelph ia with trees, shrubs, and fl owers. For these efforts, which have resulted in the most concentrated ur­ban greening movement in the coun­try, Philadelphia Green has been awarded the American Horticultural Society's Urban Beautification Award.

Philadelphia Green provides tech­nical assistance, plants, construction materials, and encouragement to in­ner city groups. The greening pro­jects bring benefits that include sav­ings on food costs, visual relief from barren or intenSively built up envi­ronments, and vitalization and moti­vation of residents. We salute their efforts and commend them as an example.

Look for announcements of addi­tional award winners in the upcom­ing March News Edition of American Horticulturist.

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January 9-10 San Francisco Rose Society Annual Volunteer Pruning San Francisco Public Rose Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Califor­nia Qanuary 9). On January 10, 2 p.m. , a special program dedicated to rose prun­ing will be held at 130 Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA.

January 23-24 South Coast Camellia Show South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Cren­shaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. Hours: Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundav, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admis­sion: Adults, $3; Senior citizens and stu­dents, $1.50; Ages 5 through 12, 75 cents. Information: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274, (213) 772-5813

January 29-31 American Rock Garden Society Eastern Study Weekend Sheraton Tara Hotel, Framingham, Massa­chuserts. Registration: $75. Information: Buffy Parker, 15 Fairmead Rd. , Darien, CT 06820.

February 3-5 Southern Farm Show North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina. Information: David Zim­merman, Manager, Southern Shows, Inc. , P.O. Box 36859, Charlotte, NC 28236, (800) 334-0248; in NC (800) 532-0189.

February 4-7 Midwest Flower, Garden, and Outdoor Living Show Omaha Civic Auditorium, 1804 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska. Admission: Adults, $3.75;·Children 3-12 years, $1.75 (under 3, free). Hours: Thursday-Satur­day, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: Jane Booth, Events Coordinator, Lutheran Medical Center, PO Box 3434, Omaha, NE 68103, (402) 536-6994.

February 5-14 Colorado Home and Garden Show Currigan Hall, Denver, Colorado. Infor­mation: Industrial Expositions, Inc. , P.O. Box 1238, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, (303) 422-3444.

February 10-14 Atlanta Flower Show Atlanta Apparel Mart, Atlanta, Georgia. Ad­mission: Adults, $6; Seniors (65 and older) $4; Advance tickets, $5. Informa­tion: Atlanta Botanical Gardens, P.O. Box 77246, Atlanta, GA 30357, (404) 874-1988.

February 11-14 Iowa Home and Garden Show Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 833 5th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. Admission: Adults, $3.75. Information: Trade Shows, Inc. , 15235 Minnetonka Blvd., Minne­tonka, MN 55345, (612) 933-3850.

February 12-14 Central Missouri Home, Lawn, and Garden Show Midway Exposition Center, Columbia, Missouri. Admission: $3. Information: Charles G. Page, Route #3, Box 12, Gra­vois Mills, MO 65037, (314) 372-2277.

February 12-21 Vancouver Home and Garden Show BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, British Co­lumbia. Information: Simon Roberts, Show Manager, Suite 202, 535 W. 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3H4, (604) 874-5233.

February 18-21 Minnesota Home and Garden Show Minneapolis Auditorium and Convention Hall, 3rd and 15th St. , Minneapolis, Min­nesota. Admission: $4.50. Hours: Thurs­day, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. ; Friday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. ; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: Trade Shows, Inc. , 15235 Minnetonka Blvd. , Minneapolis, MN 55345, (612) 933-3850

February 20-28 Kansas City Flower, Lawn and Garden Show H. Roe Bartle Exhibition Hail, 13th and Wyandotte Streets, Kansas City, Missouri. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on February 28. Admission: Adults, $4; Children, $1.50. Information: Michael H. Malyn, Missouri Parks and Recreation, 5605 E. 63rcl St. , Kansas City, MO 64130, (816) 444-3113

February 26-28 Ark-La-Tex Home and Garden Show Exposition Hall, Shreveport, Louisiana.

Information: Charles G. Page, Route # 3, Box 12, Gravois Mills, MO 65037, (314) 372-2277.

February 26-March 6 Cleveland Home and Flower Show Cleveland Public Hall!Downtown Conven­tion Center Complex, Cleveland, Ohio. Hours: Opening day: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. ; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ; Sunday , 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday through Thur day, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ad­mission: Adults, $6; Ch ildren 6-12, 3 (under 6, free) . Advance sale tickets avai l­able for $4.50. Information: Home and Flower Show, 118 Sc. Clair Ave., Cleve­land, OH 44114, (216) 621-3145

February 27-March 6 Central OWo Home and Garden Show Sponsored by Colu mbu Oi patch Chari­ties. Ohio tate Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio. Admission: Adu lts, $4.50; Children, $1. Information: Mark Erick on, 1172 W. Galbraith Rd., uite 216, Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 522-7330.

February 27-March 6 Southern Spring Show Charlotte Merchandise Man, Charlotte, North Carolina. Admi sion: Adu lts, 4.50; Children 6-18, $2.50 (under 6, free). in­formation: Nora Kuster, c/o outhern Shows, Inc., P.O. Box 36859, Charlotte, NC 28236, (704) 376-6594.

March 3-6 Metropolitan Louisville Home, Garden, and Flower Show Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Information: Tony Shon, Show Manager, 1800 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40217, (502) 637-9737.

March 3-6 Miami International Orchid Show Coconut Grove Exhibition Center, 3360 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Sat­urday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admis­sion: Adults, $5; Children under 12, free. Information: South Florida Orchid Soci­ety, 9005 S.W. 96th St, Miami, FL 33176, (305) 274-3741.

March 3-6 Maryland Flower and Garden Show Festival Hall, Baltimore, Maryland. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 6. Admission: Adults, $4.50; Children 6 to 12, $2 (under 6 free); Seniors, $3.50 (Thursday and Friday only); Group rates available for 20 or more (Thursday and Friday only). Infor­mation: Lois Plummer, S & L Productions, Inc., 7870 Spruce Hill Road, Severn, MD 21144, (301) 969-8585

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March 5-13 New England Spring Flower Show Bayside Exposition Center, Boston, Mas­sachusetts. Admission: Adults, $7; Seniors (March 7·13), $6; Children 6-12 (March 7-13), $2. Advance sales available. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun­days, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: Terry Cronin, Massachusetts Horticultural Soci­ety, 300 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02115, (617) 536-9280.

March 5-13 New York Flower Show New York Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 90, 55th St and West Side Hwy., New York, New York. Admission: Saturdays and Sundays, $9; Weekdays, $7; Children 7 to 12, $4 (under 7 free). Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: Dave Harrington, Horticultural Society of New York, 128 W. 58th St, New York, NY 10019, (212) 757-0915.

March 6-13 PWladelphia Flower Show Philadelphia Civic Center, 34th St and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsyl­vania. Admission: Adults, $850; Children under 12, $4.25; Advance (groups of 10 or more) $7.75. Hours: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Information: Lisa Ste­phano, Pennsylvania Horticultural SOCiety, 325 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 625-8250.

March 9-10 Greenshow '88 Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California. Information: Andy Mauro, Del Mar Fair­grounds, Del Mar, CA 92024, (619) 755-1161.

March 12-20 Indiana Flower and Patio Show Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St, Indianapolis, Indiana. Admission: Adults, $450; Children 6-12, $2 (under 6 free). Hours: Friday and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information: Thelma Schoen­berger, P.O. Box 20189, Indianapolis, IN 46220-0189, (317) 255-4151.

Errata American Horticulturist regrets the following errors in the November News Edition: The artwork on pages 1 and 2 should have been credited to Joseph Hudak, not John Hudak; and on page 11, the monkey puzzle tree was incorrectly spelled. It should have been Araucaria araucana.

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HOW TO USE TIDS CATALOG

For gardeners, winter is a time to plan for the busy seasons ahead and to look forward to the rewards of lovely

spring , summer, and fall flowers. With this issue we again offer the American Horticul­tural Society ' s annual seed program catalog to help with that planning. Take a few min­utes to look through its pages at the host of fascinating plants donated by AHS members and friends of the Society. This year, more than ever, we have something for everyone, from old favorites to that new plant you've always wanted to try, or even a species you've never heard of before.

The selections range from common and much-loved marigolds, foxglove and col­umbine to rare species that are difficult to obtain from commercial sources. Ambitious gardeners will be pleased to see a special section devoted to bulbous and tuberous-rooted perennials. We also have special sections de­voted to ornamental grasses, as well as veg­etables and herbs. Gardeners in the warmer portions of this country, and those lucky in­dividuals who have greenhouses, will want to browse through our list of tropical trees and shrubs . Finally , we have a wide range of perennials-both for the border and for the wildflower garden-as well as trees and shrubs.

For the gardener who loves to cook, we've included selections from Recipes from a Kitchen Garden by Renee Shepherd; her book is available through Shepherd ' s Garden Pub­lishing, 7938 W. Zayante, Felton, CA 95018.

For the best selection, start your planning early and order your seeds now. We have included our seed catalog in the January American Horticulturist News Edition so that you can get the earliest possible start.

Selecting Plants Use the table of contents on this page to help you select plants.

All of the seed distributed in the Socjety ' s Seed Program is donated to us by your fellow members and by seed companies, public gar­dens and plant societies from across the coun­try . Although we have large quantities of many of the species listed here, in some cases donors were only able to provide small quan­tities of seed.

Whenever possible, we will send you your first-choice selections. We request that you list alternate selections, however, so if the supply of any of your first choices is depleted we can send your alternate choices. Our staff and volunteers who fill your order can make substitutions for you, but only you know what is best for your own garden.

Selections for which we have unusually small quantities are marked " limited supply. "

Beginner's Seeds If you are new at starting plants from seed ,

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you may want to consider some of the se­lections listed below. They germinate quickly and are all easy to grow.

Annuals. Use the general germination in­structions for annuals for the following easy­to-germinate plants: Amaranthus hybridus, Tagetes (all listed cultivars), Calendula Pa­cific Beauty cultivar mix, Zinnia cultivar mix and Impatiens balsamina.

Perennials. Use the general germination instructions for perennials for the following easy-to-germinate plants: Dianthus barbatus, Gaillardia aristata, Malva alcea, and Rud­beckia hirta 'Goldsturm' .

How To Order Once you have selected the seeds that you would like to grow, complete the order form on page 15 .

We hope you will help us defray the costs of our Seed Program by enclosing a voluntary donation with your seed order. The cost of this program increases each year, and only the generosity of those who donate seed and those who help us with contributions allows us to continue the program. We ask for a minimum contribution of$I.00 if you request seven packets of seed , and $2.00 if you re­quest 14 . We are sure you ' ll agree that the value of the seed you receive is much greater than a dollar. You can help us continue to expand and improve our Seed Program if you contribute more .

This year we are offering a bonus to those of you who donate $5.00 or more. If you donate $5.00 or more we will send you a complimentary pack of seeds as a special "thank you" for your sup­port.

Please send your completed order form and contribution (cash or check made out to the American Horticultural Society) to Seeds 1988, American Horticultural Society, P.O . Box 305 , Mount Vernon , V A 22121. (Because of the complexities of foreign exchange, foreign members need not include a contribution with their order.)

After sending us your order, it is impor­tant that you keep this catalog; you will need it to identify the seeds you receive. All of the seed packets distributed in the So­ciety 's Seed Program are marked with only the master list numbers that appear in the catalog.

Please note that we cannot fill orders re­ceived after June 1.

Observations Once again , we ask for your help in compiling information on the seed listed in this year's program. This information is valuable both to the Society and to those who have donated the seed we are offering .

Record such information as the date you sowed your seed, the date the seed germi­nated, the number of successful germina­tions, and the date you transplanted or set out your seedlings. It would also help to include an evaluation of the seedlings' performance in the garden, including information on the planting site selected and the susceptibility of the plants to disease and pests. This in­formation will not only provide a valuable record for you in future growing seasons, it can help your fellow members as well. Cul­tivation tips for rare or unusual species are especially helpful.

If you know any special handling tips or have extensive information on any of the rare species in this year's list, pass them along to us. Your information may help improve a fellow member's results next year with one of your favorite plants. The information need not be detailed; just tell it like it is.

When you have completed your report, send it to Seeds in care of the Society, P.O. Box 0105, Mount Vernon , VA 22121.

Also, please help us better serve you by giving us your ideas and recommendations concerning the Seed Program. Your sugges­tions and comments will help us as we de­velop next year's program.

Seed Program '89 Plan now to donate seed to the Society 'S 1989 Seed Program! Although seed companies and botanical gardens donate seed to this exciting program every year, the majority of the items we list are donated by you, our members. Those of you who can only harvest and donate small quantities of seed need not despair; this year several of the selections we are offering were donated in small quantities by several individuals. These small donations , added to­gether, provided us with enough seed to offer to program participants. For more informa­tion on the 1989 Seed Program, write to Seeds in care of the Society, P.O. Box 0105, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.

Contents General Germination Instructions ...... 3 Annuals ......... . ......... . ..... .. .......... .. . 4

Annual Vines . .... .. .... . ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 4 Marigolds. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .... . . . . 4

Ornamental Grasses. .. ...... . .... .. ...... . . 5 Biennials and Perennials ... ...... . .... . ... 5

Wildflowers for Sunny Meadows ....... 7 Bulbous and Tuberous-Rooted

Plants ..... . .. . ..................... . ...... 8 House, Greenhouse, and Tropical

Garden Plants............................. 9 Trees and Shrubs ........ . ... . . . . .... ....... 9

Vines . .... .......... . ........ . ......... .. ..... 10 Vegetables . ... ........... . ... . .......... ....... 11 Herbs ...... . ... ........ . .. . . ...... . . .. . . . . . ..... 13 Suggested Reading . ..... . .. . ..... . . . . . . ..... 14 V.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Map ... .. ..... 14 Order Form .............. ........ ...... . .... . 15

GENERAL GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

T o germinate any of the seeds in this catalog. u e the following general planting instructions. and combine

them with the specific sowing instructions given for annuals. perennials. trees and shrubs on this page. Any exception or pecial re­quirement (for example. stratification or scarification requirement) are mentioned in the individual plant de criptions.

Outdoor . sow eed into a prepared seed bed. and keep the bed moist until the seeds have germinated and plants are growing vig­orously. Seeds that are own in the fa ll for germination the following pring shou ld be watered in and protected for the winter.

Indoors. ow eed in flat or othcr con­tainers that have an ample number of drainage hole . Plants identified a difficult to tran -plant may be seeded directly into peat pots or pellet that will. in tum. be plantcd directly into the ground. thus minimizing \hock.

Fill container to within I;' inch of the top with a commercial potting mix. or develop your own medium. A soil le medium con­i ting of equal parts of vermiculite. milled

sphagnum and perlite is ideal. Thoroughly moisten the medIUm and let it

drain for two hours before owing seeds. To control damping-off. many gardeners and professional horticulturi t soak eed flat in fungicide before owing. U e a fungicide that is recommended for this purpose. It i prob­ably a good idea to wait 24 hours after treat­ment before sowing seed.

Sow the seed by pressi ng it into the moi -tened medium until it can be covered with soil to a depth equal to the diameter of the seed. Place very small seeds on the medium. and cover them lightly with milled sphag­num. Mist the surface after sowing . and label the flats or pots so you will be able to identify the seedlings when they appear.

Keep the medium moist. Water from the bottom by placing the flats or pots in a con­tainer of water until the moisture can be seen coming to the top of the medium. To provide uniform moisture and humidity , cover the containers with clear plastic bags. Do not let the plastic rest on the medium or touch the seedlings. '

Place the container in strong, indirect light. Maintain an approximate temperature of 60° to 75° F.

Poke small holes in the plastic coverings as soon as the seedlings emerge. This will improve ventilation and prevent overheating. Transplant seedlings to individual containers if there is a danger of overcrowding .

Transplanting is the second most crucial period in a plant's life, after germination, so it is important to make this transition as grad­ually as possible . Harden off seedlings by slowly exposing them to brighter light and lower humidity, after they have produced their second set of true leaves. Finally, a few days before you plan to transplant, move the plants outdoors for a few hours per day to accustom them to their new environment.

Annuals Indoors. sow secd six to eight weeks before the plants are to be set ou tdoor . which should be done after all danger of frost is past. Trans­planting two weeks after the frost date in your area is generally safc. Many annual will not start growing until the ground warms up in the spnng. so early transplanting will not necessarily give them a head start.

Recommended temperatures for the grow­Ing medium are 65° to 70° F. Seed h uld gern1inatc within 20 days unless otherwise indicated.

Outdoors. annuals can be sown into a pre­pared seed bed after all danger of frost i past.

All of the annuab listed can be sown ac­cording to these general instructions unles otherwise Indicated. Exceptions to these rules. as well a specific owing in~tructton that Will improve re ult,. are included In the in­diVidual plant descnptlOns .

Germination Times Annual seeds will usually germinate within two or three weeks, but perennials usually take a longer time and may not flower until the second year. Remember to keep seeds moist until seedlings are firmly established.

Perennials & Biennials

Indoors, sow perennials four to six weeks before transplanting to the garden, which should be done after danger of frost is past. Although well-hardened perennial seedlings can withstand cool temperatures, transplant­ing about two weeks after the last frost date in your area is probably best.

Recommended temperatures for the grow­ing medium are 65° to 70° F. Unless other­wise indicated , seed should germinate within 20 days. However, perennial seed may ger­minate slowly over a long period of time , even if a few individuals pop up almost im­mediately. Keep seeded flats moist for two to three months , to avoid throwing away seed that is still viable.

Outdoors, sow seed in the spring two weeks after the last frost date, and in the summer or fall, up to two months before the first frost of autumn is expected.

All of the perennials listed can be sown according to these general instructions unless otherwi e indicated . Treatments necessary to sa tisfy seed dormancy factors, exceptions to these rules and more specific sowing instruc­tions that will improve results are included in the individual plant descriptions.

Trees & Shrubs Indoors. sow seed of trees and shrubs any­time. However. be sure adequate light and moisture and proper temperatures are pro­vided. If sown in the spring , grow the plants through the summer in containers and set them out in the early fall; or sow them in containers and grow them under controlled conditions for a year or more before planting them out in the garden .

Outdoors. sow them in a prepared seed bed In the fall. Be sure to protect the seed from alternating periods of freezing and thawing with a layer of mulch. Keep rodents away with a layer of wire mesh.

All of the trees and shrubs listed can be own according to these general instructions

unle otherwise indicated. Exceptions to these rules are included in the indi vidual plant de­criptions.

Stratification & Scarification

Cold stratification. Place seeds that re­quire a period of cold stratification in order to germinate in a plastic bag with a small amount of moistened sand, peat moss or sphagnum moss, or a mixture of half sand and half peat moss. Close the bag with a rubber band or a twist-tie and place it in the refrigerator (about 40° F) for the length of time specified in the individual plant descrip­tions . The mixture should be just damp, not soggy; otherwise, the seeds will rot. Sow the seeds according to instructions after the re­quired period of time, or if they begin to germinate.

Warm stratification. Seeds that exhibit double dormancy must often be stratified at warm temperatures before they can be given a period of cold stratification. Place these seeds in a plastic bag, as prescribed for seeds to be cold-stratified, but keep them in a spot where they will be exposed to temperatures of 65° to 85° F .

Scarification. The seeds of many species remain dormant because of hard seed coats that water cannot penetrate. Scarify these seeds by nicking the seed coat with a knife or filing it down with sandpaper or an emery board. Or, pour boiling water over the seeds and leave them to soak for 24 hours. Some seeds require both treatments.

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A nnuals are among the easiest of gar­den plants to grow from seed. They also are relatively carefree. For in­

formation on germinating any of the follow­ing species, see the " Germination for An­nuals" section on page 3 of this catalog. Specific sowing instructions (if any) that will help improve your results appear in the in­dividual species description.

1. Agrostemma spp. (mix of species). Com cockle , Purple cockle. These very old­fashioned country flowers have satiny, open , cup-shaped lilac-rose blooms with finely striped throats. The delicate shimmery flow­ers are borne on long slender stems above grassy gray-green foliage throughout spring and early summer. Two to three foot plants self-sow readily and soften the landscape with . a wave of color.

2. Amaranthus hybridus. Green ama­ranth . Annual to 7 feet with lavender or creamy white panicles . Plant in full sun and protect tender young plants from rabbits. Can be weedy. Used in flower arrangements. Young leaves can be eaten . Native to tropical Amer­ica.

3. Asclepias fruticosa. Butterfly milk­weed. This speciNOTlce-shaped leaves and small, whit( n leafaxils. Pro-

duces 5 A" TAILABLE r yellow bristly fr ft ,. , . n height. Native to Africa. Limited supply.

4. Calendula officinalis cvs. (mix of Pacific Beauty cuItivars). Pot marigold. Mix of brillantly colored flowering plants that grow to 20 inches tall. Flowers are 3 to 3Y2 inches wide. Each plant can spread 18 to 20 inches. Great for cutting gardens.

S. Cleome hasslerana. Spider flower. Showy , 3- to 6-foot plant with large, 6- to 7-inch heads of airy, orchid-like blooms in shades of rose, pink, white or lavender . Flowers borne from midsummer to fall. Full sun . Will reseed at great rate. Remove seed pods prior to maturity to reduce next year's weeding. Sow outdoors in spring or fall.

6. Delphinium sp. Larkspur. Three foot plants bearing racemes of small, dark purple, bluish or white flowers with curved spurs. Racemes generally are many flowered. Early summer blooms.

7. Gypsophila muralis. Baby ' s breath. Three-foot annual bearing clouds of tiny white flowers in June and July . Will continue to bloom into fall if faded flowers are sheared. Full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil.

8. Impatiens balsamina. Garden balsam , touch-me-not. Summer-blooming annual. Great for flower beds and borders. Waxy flowers are single or double . Flowers resem­ble tiny roses , solid color or spotted in a wide range of colors , and are 1:y. inches in size.

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This easy-to-grow 12 to 36-inch plant thrives in the shade where summers are hot and in the sun where summers are cooler.

9. Nemophila menziesii. Baby blue eyes. Reseeding annual that grows to 10 inches. Small buttercup-like flowers are cool blue and appear from spring through mid to late summer. Likes partial shade and will tolerate medium to low water. Native to California. Germinates in 7-12 days.

10. Nigella damascena. Love in a mist. This plant has fern-like foliage and blue or lavender flowers with a fuzzy green "veil." Grows to 15 inches high. Seed pods can be used in dried bouquets. Full sun; average soil with excellent drainage. Sow outdoors using general germination instructions for annuals. Difficult to transplant.

11. Zinnia cvs. (cuItivar mix). Zinnia . One of the easiest garden annuals to grow. Bushy plants with stiff growth habit; blooms in a variety of colors. Sow outdoors using general germination instructions for annuals. Remove spent flowers to maintain compact habit and prolong flowering.

Annual Vines 12. Lathyrus odoratus cvs. (mix of Mammoth cultivars) Sweet pea. Mixture of large-flowered, long-stemmed sweet peas in an assortment of bright colors , including pink, white and salmon. Full sun; deep , rich , fertile , slightly acid soil. Mulch to keep roots cool. Sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date following scarification treatment for hard seed coat. Plant seed at depth of 1 Y2 to 2 inches; darkness required for germina­tion. Keep medium at a temperature of 55° to 65° F.

13. Luffa aegyptiaca. Sponge gourd. Tender, tendril-bearing vine. Needs a long growing season. Cylindrical fruit grows to 2 feet long on trellised vines . The fruit may be dried and used for decoration, or as a sponge. Native to the Old World tropics . Soak seed in warm water for 24 hours, then sow out­doors after all danger of frost is past, or sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost in in­dividual pots , keeping medium temperature at 70° F. Seeds germinate in 8-10 days.

Marigolds

T his year, we are offering a special section on marigolds. The items listed below are easy to germinate, bloom

all summer long , and don ' t require much work. We hope that you take your time to look carefully through this section and choose from our offering. Follow cultural instructions for annuals.

14. Tagetes cvs. (mix of Cabaret cul-

tivars). A sunny mixture of dwarf mari­golds. Flower heads are 2 inches in diameter on compact 14-inch plants .

15. Tagetes 'Cabaret Orange'. Deep orange dwarf French marigold for window boxes, flower beds, and front of the border.

16. Tagetes cv. Beautiful showy red flow­ers about I to 1 Y2 inches across, on plants growing to 8 inches tall.

17. Tagetes 'First Lady'. Beautiful showy yellow and orange flowers about 2 to 2'/2 inches across; grows 2Y2 to 3 feet tall.

18. Tagetes 'Gay Ladies'. Mix of showy, big flowers in colors of yellow, primrose, gold and deep orange. Plants don't need stak­ing . Flowers measure up to 3'12 inches across. Each plant forms a round 20-inch bush and remains neat all season long.

19. Tagetes 'Gypsy Dancer'. Dwarf French-type marigold with gold crest and red ray petals. Flowers 2 inches in diameter on a 14-inch plant.

20. Tagetes 'Harvest Moon'. Dwarf French-type marigold . Flowers are a deep glowing orange, 2 inches in diameter. Plant grows 14 inches tall.

21. Tagetes 'Honeymoon'. Dwarf crested marigold. Bright yellow 2-inch flowers.

22. Tagetes 'Pagan Moon'. Dwarf French crested golden marigold with mahogany outer petals.

23. Tagetes cvs. (mix of Petite Choice cuItivars). Mix of orange and yellow flow­ered low-growing marigolds.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

T hese attractive annuals and peren­nials are perfect for adding texture to a perennial garden. and they are

al a effective when used as accent plants. Their foliage and attractive seed heads catch the light and flutter in the breeze, providing billowy movement wherever they are planted . The seed head are al a perfect for dried bou­quet .

24. Agrostis nebulosa. Cloud grass . Or­namental annual gra s with delicate , Duffy panicle . Excellent for dried bouquet and beautiful in the garden . Height 12 to 18 inche . Full un. Use general germination in truc­tions for annuals, but maintain medium tem­perature of 50° to 55° F. Do not cover eed: light aid germination , which take 20 to 25 day .

25. Briza maxima. Quaking grass. Grace­ful. nodding annual ornamental grass with 2-foot seed he~ds that quiver and quake in breezes. See AgrOSlis nebulosa , #24, for cul­tural and germination information.

26. Chasmanthium latifolium. (For­merly Uniola lalifolia.) Wild oats . Perennial ornamental grass that grows to 5 feet. When fruit heads are mature, they droop gracefully . Sow indoors or ou t using general germination instructions for perennials . Zone 3.

27. Lagurus ovatus. Hare's-tail grass. Annual ornamental grass, to I foot, with pale , wooly , 2-inch flower heads resembling rab­bit ' tails . Sow indoors or out using general germination instructions for annuals.

BIENNIALS & PERENNIALS

B iennial and perennial are herba­ceous plants that live in the garden for more than one growing ea on ;

biennials for two and perennial for three or more. Their longevity and relatively low maintenance are two rea on for their in­creasing popularity. These plants may not have the long blooming period of many an­nuals , but biennial and perennIals can be selected to provide flower in the garden from the beginning of spring until late in the fall , and they do not need to be replaced every year.

To germinate any of the species listed be­low, use the information in the' ' Germination for Perennials" section on page 3. Specific sowing instructions that will help improve your results are included in the individual plant descriptions.

28. Agastache foeniculum . Anise hys­sop, fennel giant hyssop . Three-foot peren­nial with fragrant blue flowers. Dried leaves used in seasoning and tea. Full sun and av­erage, well-drained soil. Sow indoors using general germination instructions for peren­nials. Zone 4. Limited supply.

,29. Aquilegia canadensis. Wild colum­bine. Nodding , I Y2 to 4 inch flowers with red sepals, yellow petals and red spurs. Blue­green foliage. Short-lived spring bloomer that prefers rich,moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Outdoors , sow in early spring about 2 weeks before last frost date. Indoors, pro­vide a 3-week period of cold stratification, then germinate at temperatures of 70 to 75° F. Do not cover seed: light improves ger­mination, which usually takes from 20 to 25 days. Zone 2 to 3 .

30. Anemone spp. (mix of species). A mix of A. narcissif/ora, A. nemorosa . Grows from 10 inches to 1 Y2 feet. Flowers are

white or rose and from Y~ to I Inch acro . Zone 3.

31. Anemone virginiana. Thimbleweed . Woodland plant to I '/2 feet tall with com­pound leave In a basal clump. Bear I Y2 inch white or greeeni. h-white Dowers. I to 3 per stem, in June to August. Fruit look like thimbles. Natural habitat i dry or rocky ites. Partial shade; well-drained . oil. Sow

seeds outdoor in late fall or early spring . Zone 4 .

32. Anthemis tinctoria 'KeJwayi'. Golden marguerite. Short-lived , three-foot perennial with very dissected foliage and summer-borne flower Flowers , which are daisy-like , are I Y2 inches across and have bright yellow ray florets. Will reseed. Full sun; average soil. Tolerates poor soi ls and dry conditions. Zone 3.

33. Baptisia australis. Blue false indigo. Clover-like, blue-green leaves and indigo­blue flowers borne in late spring. Pea family member; seed can be inoculated with nitro­gen-fixing bacteria as are legumes grown as vegetables. Full sun. Scarify hard seed coats before sowing. Outdoors, sow in very early spring or in late fall. Indoors, sow in early spring. Zone 3.

34. Belamcanda chinensis. Blackberry lily. Spectacular plant bearing late-summer clusters of 2-inch, lily-like flowers that are orange with red spots. Flowers are followed by seed pods that open to reveal ornamental, blackberry-like fruit. Iris-like foliage is I to 2 feet long. Full sun to light shade; well­drained soil. Zone 6.

35. Centaurea macrocephala. Globe Centaurea. Erect perennial plant that grows to 3 feet with leaves 3 inches long and yellow ' globelike flowers in June and July. Works

well in the border a a specimen plant. Zones 2 to 9 .

36. Chrysanthemum coccineum. Painted dai y, pyrethrum. Two-foot perennial with dark green foliage . Bears long-stemmed, sin­gle or double daisy-like flowers, 3 inches in diameter. Flowers are red , pink, or white with yellow centers and appear from May to June. Great for flower beds, borders and cut flow­ers . Full sun; well-drained soi l. Germination takes 20 to 25 days. Zone 2.

37. Chrysanthemum parthenium. Fev­erfew. Bushy, perennial herb with strongly scented foliage and numerous white-petaled, ingle or double, daisy-like flowers. Blooms

in July and August. May be invasive . Full sun to partial shade; sandy , well-drained soil. Do not cover seed; light aids germination. Zone 4.

38. Chrysanthemum x superbum. Shasta daisy . Attractive, 3-foot-talJ plant that blooms from June through August. Flowers are white with yellow centers and may be single or double , daisy-like in form or re­sembling anemones. Light shade to full sun; moist , well-drained soil. Do not cover seed; light required for germination. Zone 4.

39. Chrysopsis villosa. Hairy golden as­ter. Native perennial that grows to 2 feet and bears yellow flowers an inch across. Lan­ceolate leaves are 2 inches long . Sun to partial shade. Zones 3 to 9.

40. Dianthus barbatus. Sweet William . Annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial bearing flat , rounded clusters of red , white , pink, violet and bi-colored flowers . Full sun; light, well-drained soil that is slightly alka­line. Zone 6.

41. Digitalis spp. (mix of species).

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Foxglove. Mixture ot foxgloves that grow to 3 feet. Flower spikes produce a range of yel­low to white, %- to I-inch blossoms that appear in the spring and summer of the second year. Do not cover seed; light is required for germination. Germination takes 20 days . Zone 4.

42. Echinops ritro. Small globe thistle. Excellent 1- to 2-foot accent plant. Leaves are glossy-green above and wooly-white be­neath. Spiny, blue 2- to 3-inch flower heads borne in midsummer. Full sun. Flowers can be dried. Zone 4. Limited supply.

43. Gaillardia aristata. Common blanket flower. Perennial that grows to 2 '/2 feet. Leaves are often lobed and 8 to 10 inches long. Disc flowers are yellow or purple with yellow ray flowers, sometimes purple at the base. Zones 2 to 7.

44. Hibiscus coccineus. Scarlet rose mal­low . Large, 6-foot perennial with 3- , 5- or 7-parted, palmately compound leaves . Flow­ers are deep red and have five 3-inch-long petals that open into a flat whorl. Full sun to light shade; well-drained soil. Germination takes 15 to 30 days. Zone 7. Limited supply.

45. Hibiscus militaris. Soldier mallow. Native perennial that grows 3 to 7 feet tall. Leaves somewhat heart-shaped and rounded at both ends. Flowers are borne singly and are pale pink to nearly white, with a crimson base. Grows on riverbanks and wetlands. Zone 6.

46. Hosta (mix of variegated culti­vars). A mixture oflarge hostas whose green leaves are variegated with yellow, cream or white markings. Flowers are lavender. Rich, moist, well-drained soil; light to full shade. Zone 3.

47. Hosta ventricosa. (Formely H. ca­erulea) . Blue plantain lily . Showy, dark green leaves and loose racemes of 2-inch , bell­shaped, dark violet flowers, borne on 36-inch stems well above the foliage. Rich, moist, well-drained soil; light to full shade. Zone 3.

48. Leontopodium alpinum. Edelweiss . Silvery-white foliaged plant from 6 to 12 inches in height. Tiny yellow flowers are surrounded by large , white bracts that make the flowers appear much larger. Flowers borne in mid­summer. Full sun and sandy, well-drained, alkaline soil. Native to the mountains of Eu­rope and Asia. Sow outdoors in early spring, or sow indoors and maintain a medium tem­perature of 55° F. Or sow following a 3-week period of cold stratification and maintain a medium temperature of 70° F. Do not cover seed; light is required for germination. Zone 5.

49. Liatris sp. Blazing-star. Perennial that grows I to 3 feet with stems rising from the center crowned with erect spikes of flowers opening from the top. Individual flowers are '/4 to '/2 inch long. Each plant bears three to four spikes. Plant in moist rich soil with full to part sun . Zones 3 to 7.

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Save this catalog to identify the seeds you

have selected!

50. Linum perenne. Perennial flax. Plant that grows up to 2 feet tall. Sky blue, inch­wide flowers are borne on a multi-branched panicle from May to August. Full sun. Great for borders and rock gardens, but does not transplant well. Gennination takes 20-25 days . Zone 4.

51. Lunaria annua. (formerly L. bien­nis.) Money plant, honesty. Biennial grown for its interesting, round, flat fruit, which is silvery and translucent once the seeds and valves (or coverings) have dropped. Flowers are purple or white, fragrant, and borne in clusters in spring and early summer. Plants to 3 feet. Full sun to partial shade. Sow out­doors in midsummer for flowering the fol­lowing year, or sow indoors using general germination instructions for perennials.

52. Lupinus cvs. (mix of Russell hy­brids). Lupine. Mix of lupines that mature at a height of I to 3 feet , with beautiful spikes

of various colors. Full sun or light shade. Best grown in areas with cool summers; will not tolerate heat and drought. Sow indoors or out following scarification treatment for hard seed coat. Germination takes 20 days. Zone 3.

53. Malva alcea. Hollyhock mallow. White to deep rose-flowered mallow with 1- to 2-inch flowers. Summer-blooming plant to 3 feet in height. Full sun, light shade. Easily grown in well-drained, average soil. Zone 4 . Germinates in 5 to 10 days. Limited supply.

54. Papaver nudicaule. Iceland poppy . I-foot plant with basal leaves and fragrant I­to 4-inch flowers. Blooms are cup-shaped, usually single but sometimes double , and in shades of yellow, red , orange, rose, apricot and white. Borne from spriIl.g through sum­mer. Sow outdoors in fall for germination the following spring or sow indoors and maintain a medium temperature of 55° F. Does not transplant well , do so with care. Zone 2.

55. Papaver orientale cv. Oriental poppy. Showy plant with white, yellow or pink flow­ers blooming in late Mayor June. Blossoms are up to 6 inches across, and plants reach a

height of 2 to 4 feet. Foliage dies down after blooming and reappears in fall. Full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Sow indoors or out using general germination instructions for perennials, but maintain a medium temper­ature of 55° F during germination and be sure seed is completely covered ; darkness is nec­essary for gennination. Zone 2.

56. Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldsturm' . Black­eyed Sus-an. Biennial or short-lived peren­nial , can also be grown as an annual. Three­foot plant with 3- inch flower heads consisti ng of golden-yellow ray florets surrounding a brownish-purple "cone." Full sun . Flowers from late July to October. Zone 4.

57. Scabiosa caucasica. Caucasian sca­biosa . Perennial that grow 11/1 to 21/1 feet. Flowers. usually blue , with flat head about 3 inches acros , appear in July and August. Full un ; moist, well-drained oil. Sow out­doors in the fall for bloom the following pring. Or sow indoors u ing general germination instructions for perennials. Germination takes 10 to 15 days. Zones 2 to 9.

58. Sisyrinchium striatum. Blue-eyed grass. Tender perennial to 30 inche in height with grass-like foliage and dense spikes of small, yellowish flower blooming in sum­mer. Native to Argentina and Chile . Self­sows. Full sun to li ght shade; well -drained soil. Germination take 20 to 40 days . Zone 8.

. 59. Veronica cvs. (mix of cultivars). Bird 's eyes. Summer-blooming plants bear­ing masses of blue or white flowers on erect stems. Height to 2 feet. Full un. Zone 3.

60. Yucca filamentosa. Adam's needle. Large cl umps of long , pointed, word-like leaves topped in June and July with tall . erect stems bearing masses of white, drooping, bell­shaped flowers. Full sun and sandy. well­drained soil. Sow outdoors in early spring or sow indoors and maintain a medium tem­perature of 55° F. Germination takes 30 to 35 days. Zone 5.

Wildflowers For Sunny Meadows

A II of the following plants make ex­cellent additions to the sunny meadow or wildflower garden. Most are also

perfect for a sunny border or a comer of your yard that receives a lot of sun. Some are great for cutting or drying, while others have edible parts. All are native to the United States. For best results, combine the information in "Germination for Perennials" on page 3 with the specific sowing instructions pre­sented .

61. Asclepias tuberosa. Butterfly weed . Beautiful native perennial bearing clusters of orange flowers atop 2- to 3-foot plants. Will thrive in sandy, gravelly soil and in dry con­ditions because of deep root system. Difficult to transplant; sow outdoors where the plants are to grow, or sow indoors in individual pots.

Cultivating Wildflowers Most wildflowers prefer a loose, well-drained soil, though many will tolerate heavier clays. Soil drainage may be improved by planting in raised seed beds or on a sloping hillside. You may want to add humus, leaf mold, or peat moss to the soil to improve quality. Hardy wildflowers generally do not need fertilizers, preferring a lean soil of gravel and sand.

A 2-week period of co ld stratification will speed germination. Do not transplant pot­grown eedlings to garden until they are dor­mant in fall. Germination takes from 21 to 28 days . Zone 3.

62. Chrysanthemum leucanthemum. Oxeye daisy. PerenOialthat grow~ to 21/2 feet with white di k flowers and yellow centers. Doe wel l in partial shade or un and bloom !O late spring and early summer. Zones 3 to 7.

63. Daucus carata. Qucen-Anne ·~- Iace. Tap-rooted biennial with fernlike leaves. commonly u ed in meadow mixtures and found along highways. where it has naturalized in this country. White flowers are borne in a compound umbel from July to September. Used in dried flower arrangements. Adds grace to any natural etting. but can be !Ova ive . Zone 3.

64. Dipsacusfullonum. (Formely D . syl­vestris). Common teasel. Six-foot biennial with thi tIe-like flower heads used in dried arrangements . Flowers are pale lavender. Full sun. Tolerates poor soil and dry conditions. Zone 3.

65. Echinacea purpurea. Purple cone­flower. Large. 4-inch flower heads consisting of dark reddish-purple "cones" of disk flor­ets surrounded by drooping, light purple ray florets. Excellent plant for the sunny wild garden, the border, and for cut flowers. Full sun to light shade . Will tolerate dry soil and wind. Sow indoors; a 3~-day period of cold stratification improves germination. Zone 4.

66. Erigeron speciosus var. macran­thus. Aspen daisy , Oregon fleabane. Fi­brous-rooted perennial that grows to 2 1/2 feet. Uppermost leaves are ovate. Many clusters of blue or white flowers, 1'/2 inches across, borne June to July. Flowers somewhat re­semble hardy asters. Zone 4 to 5.

67. Eupatorium maculatum. Joe Pye weed . Native 6- to IO-foot perennial with coarse 10- to 12-inch long leaves borne in whorls about the stem. Showy midsummer flower heads of purple tubular flowers borne in terminal clusters. Fast growing. Full sun; moist , marshy soil ideal. Zones 2 to 3 .

68. Eupatorium perfoliatum. Boneset. Native rhizomatous perennial that grows to 5 feet. Stout , hairy stem and opposite leaves. White flower heads are borne in loose ter-

minal clusters. Full sun ; moist soi l. Zone 3.

69. Jpomopsis rubra. (formerl y Cilia rubra.) Standing cypress. Unbranched bien­nial or perennial to 6 feet. Leaves are pin­natel y parted into filament segments about one inch long. Flowers are scarlet outside, yellow and dotted red inside. Native to South Carolina , Florida. and west to Texas.

70. Linaria vulgaris. Common toadflax, butter and eggs. Naturalized perennial that grows to 3 feet with linear leaves to I Y. inches long . Flowers are yellow with orange and re~emble butter and eggs. Plant is invasive and must be controlled . Zone 3.

71. Oenothera missourensis. Ozark sun­drops . Perennial that grows to I foot and bears papery , yellow flowers 5 inches across from June to August. Showy and fragrant. Flowers open during the day. The stems tend to trail, and the tips point upward. Difficult to transplant; sow outdoors followi ng general germi nation instructions for perennials. Zone 5.

72. Papaver rhoeas. Corn poppy, field poppy, Flanders poppy. Annual that grows to 3 feet. Form is erect, branched with spread­ing, bristly hairs. Leaves are 6 inches long . Flowers are cinnabar-red, deep purple , scar­let , or sometimes whi te. Native to North America.

73. Ratibida pinnata. Gray-headed prai­rie coneflower. Native perennial that grows to 4 feet. Produces drooping heads of yellow­toothed ray flowers with grayish, oblong disc flowers. Blooms throughout the summer. Full sun; very tolerant of dry soi ls. A 9-week period of cold stratification will hasten ger­mination. Zone 3.

74. Saponaria officinalis. Soapwort, bouncing Bet. Rhizomatous, 3-foot perennial bearing terminal clusters of white or pale pink flowers. Blooms throughout the summer, es­pecially at night. Naturalized in the United States. Roots have been used medicinally ; sap makes a lather. Can be invasive. Tolerant of poor soils . Zone 3 .

75. Thermopsis l;aroliniana. Carolina or false lupine. Pea family member to 5 feet in height. Bears erect racemes of of yellow pea­like flowers in mid-summer. Likes sun and deep, well-drained soil. Very deep-rooted. Sow seed outdoors in fall for bloom the fol­lowing year. Zone 7. Limited supply .

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Bulbous & Tuberous­Rooted Plants

W e have received seed of a selection of bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants this year . Although these

plants generally require a little more patience to grow from seed , they are certainly worth the time and trouble . For best results, use the general germination instructions for annuals for the plants that are hardy in Zones 9 and 10, and the instructions for perennials for the other plants. Combine this information which appears on page 3 with the specific infor­mation presented below.

76. Allium aflatunense. Bulbous peren­nial bearing globe-like, densely flowered um­bels. Light violet flowers with yellow anthers are borne on a 2Y2 to 5-foot scape. Excellent for drying or use as cut flowers. Full sun; well-drained soil. Sow outdoors in fall or sow indoors following a 1 month period of cold stratification. Will take several years to bloom from seed. Zone 5.

77. Gladiolus cvs. (mix of cultivars). Large-flowered hybrids to 2 feet or more in height. Foliage is sword-shaped. The 6-inch flowers come in a range of colors. Full sun; deep , well-drained, slightly acid soil. Sow indoors in late winter. Germination takes 20 to 40 days. Coonels will form first year; plant will flower in 2 or 3 years. Hardy to Zone 9. Corms should be lifted before frost and stored over winter.

78. Iris cvs. (mix of tall bearded cul­tivars). Mix of many colors of tall bearded iris that bloom primarily from May to June. Some even bloom twice in the same growing season . Old World. Full sun; well-prepared , well-drained soil. Follow general germina­tion instructions for perennials. Germination takes 21 days or more. Zone 6.

79. Iris versicolor. Blue flag . Native East­ern iris bearing violet or lavender flowers with boldly-veined sepals on branched, 3-foot stems . Sow indoors or out fo llowing a 6-week period of cold stratification . Ger­mination takes 3 to 5 weeks. Zone 3.

80. Lilium cvs. and spp. (mix of cul­tivars and species). A variety of lilies . Full sun; fertile , slightly acid soil that is evenly moist but well-drained. Sow indoors follow­ing a 45-day period of cold stratification. Germination takes 20 to 40 days , and plants will take several years to bloom from seed. Zone 4.

81. Lilium formosanum. Formosa lily. Bulbous perennial that grows to 6 feet and bears white , funnel-shaped flowers that are purple on the outside. Flowers appear from August to October. Fragrant flowers are borne I to 10 per stalk. Native to Formosa. Very susceptible to virus diseases. Sow outdoors or inside; germination takes 30 days or more . Zone 6.

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82. Lilium washingtonianum. Wash­ington lily. Four-foot lily with funnel-shaped flowers that are white, fading to lilac. Bears as many as 20 flowers per stalk . Full sun and fertile, light, slightly acid soil with perfect drainage. Difficu lt to cultivate. From Sierra Nevada mountains. Sow indoors following 40-day period of cold stratification . Germi­nation takes 20 to 40 days . Zone 6. Limited Supply.

Preparing the Medium

83. Watsonia sp. Bugle lily. Bulbous plant of the Iris family with sword-shaped leaves . Cultivated like gladiolus, in loamy soil and full sun. Blooms in the summer; requires plenty of moisture during its blooming period. Sow indoors in late winter. Germination takes 20 to 40 days. Zone 9 .

To control damping-off, many gardeners and professional horticulturists soak seed flats in fungicide before sowing. Use a fungicide that has been especially formulated for this purpose. Wait 24 hours after treatment before sowing seed.

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A II of the plants in this section arc suitable for Zone JO gardens. The smaller specie can be grown indoors

or in greenhouse in areas where they are not hardy . Many of the plants listed in "B ulbous and Tuberous-Rooted Plants" are also tender perennial that can be grown out-of-doors in Zone 9 and 10. Follow the "Germination for Annuals" in truction unle otherwise indicated.

84. Dioscorea halalas. Cinnamon vme . Vine that has tuberou roots to 3 feet long, climbing and twining clockwise . Leaves are opposite and ovate to oblong. Fruit is broader than long with seeds encircled by wing. Widely cultivated for food in the tropic . Root hardy in Zone 5.

85. Echinocereus sp. Hedgehog cactu . An unnamed specie of cactu native to Mex­ico and the southwestern United Statc~. Bear solitary flower and globo e to cylindrical stem . Sow following general germination instructions for annuals, but do not cover seed; light aid germination. Zone 9.

86. Lophocereus schottii. Whisker cac­tus. An erect branching cactu that grow to 15 feet tall and has a trunk 8 inche thick with 5 to 7 ribs. Short gray spines are conical and swollen at the base. Flower are pink and 1 \12 inches across. Fruit is 1 inch in diameter. Native to south Arizona and west Mexico.

87. Mimosa pudica. Sensitive plant. Greenhouse or pot plant with fern-like leaves and mimosa-like, pink flowers in late um­mer. Leaves are sensitive and clo e when touched . Height 3 feet. Full su n and rich, well-drained soil. Keep moist; likes high hu­midity. Sow indoors anytime. Cover seeds; darkness required for germination. Maintain medium temperature of 700 to 800 F. Zone 9.

88. Opuntia polyacantha. Plains prickly­pear. Cactus that grows to 6 inches and forms a nice clump. Joints are round and usually less than 4 inches wide with few spines. Flowers are yellow, tinged on the outside with red, and 2 inches wide. Can tolerate very dry soils, and is good for rockeries .

89. Pachycereus pringlei. Giant Mexi­can cereus. A tree-like cactus that grows to 70 feet and has a trunk two feet in diameter. Eleven to 17 ribs; areoles are a felty brown with spines missing in mature trees. White flowers are ill-smelling and 3\12 inches long. Native to Mexico.

90. Pritchardia pacifica. Fiji fan palm. Tropical tree that grows to 30 feet; trunk to 1 foot in diameter. Its round leaves can grow to over 4 feet long. Flowers are insignificant. Native to the Fiji Islands. Likes sandy peat and constant humidity . Germination is slow;

GARDEN PLANTS may take one to several months. Zone lOb . Limited supply.

91. Spathodea campanulala. African tu­lip tree, flame-of-the-forest. Showy. 70-foot evergreen tree bearing scarlet, 5-inch flow­ers . Full un; fertile. well-drained soil. Ger­mination period unknown. Zone lOb .

92. Strelitzia reginae. Bird of paradise . Tropical house plant to 3 feet. porting large ,

stiff, spear-shaped leaves with lighter-col­ored mid ribs. Unusual, showy, bird- li ke flowers colored orange or yellow, each with a dark blue "tongue." Sow fresh seeds im­mediately after soaking for 2-4 days in very warm water, changing the water each day. Germination from 30 days to one year, with a medium temperature at a constant 85-900 F. Grows best in moist rich soil in full sun to part-shade. Allow soil to dry between waterings. Zone 10.

TREES & SHRUBS

W e have a variety of woody plants available thIS year- hrub , small and large tree , and vine . Some

are valued for the showy flower they bear, other for their brightly colored fruit. and ome for their spectacular fall color. These

plants can be started from eed following the "Germmatlon for Tree and Shrub" in­truction on page 3, unles otherwise in­

dicated in the indiVidual plant description.

93. Acer gimzala. Amur Maple . Beautiful shrub or mall tree to 20 feet. Bears small panicle of yellowish-white flower in spring and ha mall leave . Samara tum red in autumn before foliage tum brillant carlet. Sow outdoor in fall and mulch for protec­tion. Or, ow indoor in spring following a scarification treatment for hard eed coat. a I-to 2-month period of warm, moist trati­fication. followed by a 3- to 6-month period of cold tratification. Zone 5.

94. Alnus glutinosa. Black alder. Eighty­foot tree recommended for its ability to grow in wet soils. Prefers cool climates. Sow seed \Is inch deep after a 4-month period of cold strat ification , followed by 3 days in freezer. Zone 4.

95. Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. Common bearberry , meal berry , hog cranberry, kinni­kinick. An evergreen shrub that is prostrate and creeping. Shiny leaves are I inch long . Flowers are white and pink. Bear bright red frui t late spri ng, early summer. Used for tan­ning in Sweden. Zone 2.

96. Athanasia parviflora. Evergreen shrub to 3 feet in height . Finely divided foliage; new growth is sil ver-green . Umbels of me­dium yellow flowers appear at tips of branches in late spring. Full sun ; average soil with good drainage. Native to South Africa . Difficult to germinate .

97. Betula ermanii. Birch. Deciduous tree to 60 feet in height. Native to northeastern Asia and Japan. Grayish-white to reddish bark that flakes and peels. Leaves triangular-oval.

Moist. sandy soil. Sow in sandy soi l follow­ing a 40- to 70-day period of cold stratifi­catIon . Zone 4.

98. Belula papyri/era. Canoe or paper birch . Popular lOO-foot species with papery white bark that exfoliates. Leaves are rounded at both ends and broadest below the middle. Golden-yellow autumn color. Less suscep­tible to bronze birch borer than European white birch, B. pendula. Follow germination instructions for B. ermanii. Zone 2.

99. CaLycanthus floridus. Carolina all-pice. Deciduous. 10-foot shrub with 5-inch

leaves and 2-inch. dark reddish-brown flow­er . June-borne flowers have a spicy fra­grance when crushed. Rich, well-drained soil. Sow following a 3-month period of cold strat­ification. Zone 4.

100. Cassia alata. Ringworm cassia, candlestick senna. Shrub that grows to 8 ft. with large leaflets in 8-14 pairs and 2 \12 inches long. Bears showy racemes of deep yellow flowers. Use general germination instructions for annuals, but requires scarification treat­ment for hard seed coat before sowing. Zone 8b.

101. Chionanthus retusus var. serru­latus. Asian fringe tree. Deciduous, 20-foot tree bearing small , white flowers in dense, showy , 4-inch panicles. Blooms in early summer. Full sun; moist , sandy loam . Very difficult to germinate. Requires a warm strat­ification period foil wed by a 30- day period of cold stratification before sowi ng. Germi­nation takes up to one year. Zone 6.

102. Cladrastis /utea. Yellowwood. De­ciduous, 50-foot tree bearing 10 to 12-inch panicles of fragrant flowers in early summer. Bark is beech-like. Full sun to partial shade; average soil with good drainage . Sow out­doors in fall , or sow indoors following a strat­ification treatment fo r hard seed coat and a 3-month period of cold stratification. (A scar­ification treatment of both nicking the seed coat and soaking in nearly boiling water may

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help break donnancy. ) Day temperatures of 86° F and night temperatures of 68° F are recommended. Germination takes 1 to 2 months . Zone 5.

103. Gleditsia triacanthos. Honey lo­cust, sweet locust. Deciduous tree that grows to 140 feet with flattened spines, simple or three branched to 4 inches long on trunks and branches. Leaves are pinnate with leaflets (10 to 15 pairs) to I '/K inches long.

104. Gymnocladus dioica. Kentucky coffee tree. Deciduous , 100-foot tree bearing foot-long racemes of greenish- white flowers in May and June. Seeds , which are borne in lO-inch , red-brown pods, were once used as a coffee substitute. Full sun; average soil. Sow indoors following a scarification treat­ment for hard seed coat. Alternate medium temperature between 85° F days and 70° F nights. Gennination takes 20 to 30 days. Zone 6.

105. Koelreuteria paniculata. Golden­rain tree. Small, deciduous, 16- to 35-foot tree. Bears loose , tenninal panicles of at­tractive yellow flowers from July to Septem­ber. Flowers are followed by fascinating , tri­angular , balloon-like, 1'/2- to 2-inch seed capsules held on tree through fall. Sow out­doors in fall or sow indoors after a scarifi­cation treatment for hard seed coat followed by a I-month period of cold stratification. Germination takes 20 to 45 days. Zone 5.

106. Kolkwitzia amabilis. Beautybush. Deciduous shrub that grows to 15 feet. Leaves are ovate and up to 3 inches long . Pale pink flowers bloom in early June. Foliage turns a beautiful reddish color in autumn . Native to central China.

107. L/!spedeza bicolor. Bush clover. Shrub that grows to 10 feet with leaflets that are I '/2 inches long and pale beneath. Flowers are purple in erect racemes longer than leaves. Zone 4.

108. Lonicera tatarica. Tatarian honey­suckle . Upright vigorous shrub that grows to 9 feet. Bears very fragrant pink to white flow­ers and red or yellow fru its. Will attract birds. Sow seed in the fall , or sow indoors following a 2- to 3-month period of cold stratification. Zone 3.

109. Magnolia grandiflora. Southern magnolia. Evergreen tree with large, 5- to 8-inch , glossy-green leaves. Huge, 8-inch white flowers borne in summer. Interesting cone­like fruit in fall. Sow outdoors in fall or in­doors fo llowing 3- to 4-month stratification. Germination takes I to 2 months. Zone 7.

110. Magnolia virginiana. Sweet bay magnolia. This tree , which grows to 60 feet, is one of the most fragrant of all the mag­nolias. Leaves 3 to 5 inches, whitish on the undersides. Bears fragrant white flowers in late June and July. Leaves are evergreen in the south and deciduous in the north. Sow seed as soon as possible after a 4-month cold stratification. Gennination takes 30 to 60 days. Zone 5.

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Transplanting Seedlings Transplanting, one of the most crucial events in a plant's life, should be done as gradually as possible. Harden off seedlings by exposing them to brighter light and lower humidity after they have produced their second set of true leaves. A few days before you plan to transplant, move the plants outdoors for a few hours per day.

111. Myrica pensylvanica. Bayberry. Deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with ar­omatic foliage. Gray , waxy berries, which appear on female plants only, are '/4 inch in diameter and are used in making bayberry candles. Tolerant of salt and infertile soil. Sow outdoors in the fa ll , or sow indoors after a 3-month period of cold stratification. Ger­mination takes 5 months. Zone 4.

112. Parkinsonia aculeata. Jerusalem thorn. Spiny, 20-foot tree with deciduous , fern-like foliage and large, yellow flowers borne in racemes . Branches are green. Full sun. Zone 8.

113. Ptelea trifoliata. Common hop tree. water ash. Small tree to 25 feet in height. Has chestnut-brown bark and aromatic foli­age. Bears greenish-white flowers in spring or early summer. Likes shady locations and porous soil. Sow outdoors in fall, or sow indoors in spring following a 3- to 4-month period of cold stratification. Zone 5.

114. Quercus kelloggii. California black oak. Deciduous tree that grows to 80 feet. Dense and round-headed with broad branches. Does well in dry , sandy or gravelly soils; native to the Pacific Coast. Sow indoors or out following 6 month or longer period of cold stratification . Zone 8.

115. Rhodotypos scandens. Jetbead , white kerria. Deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 6 feet when cultivated, but can grow to 15 feet in the wild. Leaves are slender and pointed,

from I '/2 to 3 inches long. Two-inch flowers are white.

116. Syringa pekinensis. Peking tree li­lac. Beautiful native of China reaching a height of 15 feet. Large sprays of yellowish-white flowers and attractive, purplish, peeling bark. Freely branching. Sow seed outdoors in fall. Cover with '/4 inch of soil and mulch for winter. Or sow indoors following a I-month period of cold stratification. Zone 5.

117. Syringa reticulata. (Fonnerly Syr­inga amurensis). Japanese tree lilac. Shrubby tree to 30 feet in height. Bears loose, 12-inch panicles of yellowish-white , fragrant flow­ers . For gennination instructions, see S. pek­inensis , #116. Zone 4.

118. Viburnum sieboldii. Arrowwood . Deciduous shrub that grows to 10 feet tall with leaves to 6 inches long, coarsely toothed and shining above. Undersides are paler and hairy. Creamy-white flowers are in panicles 4 inches long. Fruit is pink , becoming blue­black as berries mature. Native to Japan. Zone 5.

Vines

119. Aristolochia elegans. Calico flower. Slender, woody twining vine that produces purple and yellow flowers resembling small pipes. Native to Brazil and grows very vig­orously. Sow seed indoors following a 3-month period of cold stratification. Zone 9 .

120. Campsis radicans. Trumpet vine. Showy , bright orange-flowered vine. Trum­pet-shaped blooms are 2 inches across and 3 inches long and appear in late summer. Full sun; rich , fertile soil. Sow indoors using gen­eral gennination instructions for trees and shrubs , following a 2-month period of cold stratification. Gennination takes I month. Zone 5.

121. Celastrus scandens. American bit­tersweet. Deciduous , c limbing or twining shrub that wi ll grow to 25 feet with support. Beautiful , bright orange fruit useful in indoor arrangements and attractive to birds. Full sun to partial shade; ordinary soil. Male and fe­male plants necessary for fruit production. Sow seed outdoors in fall, or sow indoors following a 2- to 6-month period of cold strat­ification. Cover seed to a depth of 'h inch with a mixture of '/2 sand and '/2 sawdust. Germination takes 20 to 36 days. Zone 4.

O ur vegetable selection this year in­clude tasty plants that are relatively simple to grow, and orne that are

ornamental as well. All hould be sown fol­lowing the "General Germination Instruc­tions for Annuals" on page 3 combined with the specific directions accompanying the in­dividual plant description.

Save this catalog to identify the seeds you

have selected!

122. Asparagus 'Martha Washing­ton'. Garden asparagu . Long-lived peren­nial that produces an edible vegetable for harve t in the spring. Require about 4 year to reach maturity from eed. Good, deep oil; proper fertilization and di ea e and pest con­trol. Sow indoor or out following general germination in tructions for annual . The fol­lowing spring dig up root and elect the mo t vigorous for planting in a permanent location .

123. Beet 'Early Wonder'. Smooth­skinned, uniform beet, emi globe- haped. about 2'/2 to 3 inches across . U ed for table , canning and pickling. Sow seed outdoor in the spring as soon as soil is workable . (Pre­pare garden soil to an 8-inch depth.) Full un; well-drained, sandy loam soil. Harve t 55 days from germination.

124. Cabbage 'Walking Stick'. An interesting plant that in mild climates grows to 7 feet the fITst year and almost 15 feet the second year. A head will form 5 to 7 feet up the stalk in the fall. The plant will overwinter in areas with mild winters (Zone 9). Native to western and southern Europe, and grown in England 's Channel Islands. Can be sown in spring or August and thrives in almost any well-drained garden soil. The stalk can be dried and glazed , then used as a walking stick.

125. Carrots. Baby and mini. Mature in 68 days. Small , deep orange to red, and ball­shaped. They grow well and do not need lots of deeply prepared soil as do other root crops. Tender and sweet tasting . Limited supply.

126. Celtuce. A Lactuca sativa or lettuce hybrid , parentage unknown. Young foliage is excellent in salads, and heart of central stems tastes like celery. Central stem can be eaten raw or cooked. Full sun; average, well­drained soil. Sow outdoors in early spring for spring crop, or sow in late summer for fall crop. Good winter crop for Zones 9 and 10. Seventy-five days from sowing to foliage harvest; 90 days to stalk harvest.

127. Chicory. Cichorium intybus. Peren­nial vegetable forming tight heads that are cabbage-like in appearance. Foliage has sweet, tangy taste and is excellent in salads. Slow

VEGETABLES

to bolt in warm weather. Full un and average, well-drained , evenly moist soil. Sow out­doors in June or July for fall harve t. Zone 5.

128. Corn. Red Dent. Edible, large-eared com that turns dark red if allowed to remain on plant to maturity . This i a rare variety of

red, open-pollinated dent field com. It has white kernels until it begins to age, at which time the kernels tum red-beginning at their tips. This is a good edible com, especially when in the soft white stage. Very colorful and ornamental. Plant at a depth of 1'/2 inches in several rows 24 to 30 inches apart. Within rows, space plants 10 to 14 inches apart.

Herbed Dressing for Poached Baby Vegetables '12 cup olive oil '12 cup vegetable oil '14 cup fresh dill leaf 2 tablespoons honey 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil '14 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup vinegar 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Combine and shake together well. Let flavors blend. Use to dress hot poached baby vegetables, which can then be served either hot or at room temperature. Makes about 2 cups.

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Baby Carrots with Ginger and Sage Butter 2 pounds baby carrots, scrubbed clean Y4 pound unsalted butter (1 stick) 11/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons freshly chopped ginger juice of Y2 lemon Y4 teaspoon salt 1 large clove garlic, mashed 1 tablespoon freshly chopped sage (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Poach carrots in water or chicken stock until just tender. Melt butter and add all other ingredients, then add the drained carrots and gently saute 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors. Serves 6.

Creamy Parsley Salad Dressing 1/2 cup salad oil Y3 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced 3 scallions, finely chopped Y2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons sour cream or fresh plain yogurt

Combine all ingredients except sour cream in food processor, blender, or bowl and mix well. With machine running, slowly add sour cream, blending thoroughly. Refrigerate in an airtight jar. Makes about 1 cup.

Classic Fresh Pesto Sauce 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, washed and drained 112 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 large cloves garlic Y2 cup pine nuts (or pecan meats) . 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Asagio cheese (use fresh cheese) 1 teaspoon fresh or Y2 teaspoon dried oregano Y2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste) Y2 to ¥3 cup fruity olive oil salt to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender, adding enough olive oil to make a thick, smooth sauce. Add salt to taste. Add to fresh hot buttered pasta. Toss to combine and serve immediately. Serves 4.

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Interested in dwarf and unusual conifers and their companion plantS? join the ACS: Quarterly bulle ti n. Annual summer meetings held all over the U.S. Tax deductib le dues $20.00 annual I)'. Write: AMERICAN CONIFER OCIETY, % Maxine Schwarz, ACS Secretary, P.O. Box 242, everna Park, MD 211 46.

THE AVANT GARDENER

DIFFERENT, EXCITING, GREAT E' TO READ­fo r the gardene r who wantS to get more out of gardening! Sub cribe to THE AVANT GARDE ER, the most useful , most quoted of al l gardening publicatio ns. Every month th is uniq ue new serv­ice brings you the newest and most practical on­going info rmation-new plantS , productS, tech­niques, with sources, plus featu re articles, special issues. 20th year. Awarded Garden Club of Amer­ica and MassachusettS Ho rticultural Society Med­als fo r outStanding contributio ns to horticultu re. Curious? Sample copy $1. Serious? $10 fu ll year ( reg. $15). THE AVANT GARDENER, Box 489M, New Yo rk, NY 10028.

AZALEAS & RHODODENDRONS

HARDY AZALEAS & RHODODENDRONS: North­e rn grown and acclimated . Proven hardy he re without winter protectio n. Big sizes l Big selec­tion! Personal service! Two Year Catalog Sub­scriptio n: $2.00 (deductible). CARLSON'S GAR­DENS, Box 305-AHAI88, South Sale m, NY 10590. (91 4) 763-5958

BOOKS

OUT-OE'-PRINT BOOKS: Bought and Sold: Hor­ticulture, Botany, Landscaping, Herbology. Large Catalogue $1.00. POMONA BOOKS, Rockton , Ontario, Canada LOR lXO.

1985 Edition EXOTICA 4, with 16,300 photos, 405 in color, 2,600 pages in 2 volumes, with Addenda of 1,000 Updates, by Dr. A B Graf, $187. TROP­ICA 3, revised 1986, 7,000 color photos, now 1,156 pages, $125. Exotic Plant Manual , 5th Ed., 4,200 photos, $37.50. Exotic House PlantS, 1,200 photos, $8.95. Circulars gladly sent. ROEHRS, Box 125, E. Rutherford, NJ 07073.

DRIED BOUQUETS SO REAL TIlEY LOOK FRESH! Show-and-Tell books: Slep-By- tep BOOK OF DRIED BOUQUETS, over 285 PhOtos: Wil ­liamsburg, Modern , Country, Victorian , GiflS. ($12.9'; ppd.) . Step-By-Step BOOK OF PRE­SERVED FLOWERS, profess iona l secrets for pre~erving 100 nowers , inc ludes Microwave, ( 3.95 ppd.) BOT!! BOOKS $15.90 ppd. FREE NEWSLETTER, ~end stamp. ROBERTA MOFFITT, PO Box 3';97 , Wilmlllglon, DE 19807.

BULBS

Bulbous Plant journal , HERBERTIA and Quar­terly ewsletter. Color-fi ll ed art icles on bu lb~ , corm, & tubers or Amaryll idaceae and related families . 20fYear APLS-Al I, PO Box 5355, Pas­adena. CA 91107 -0355.

CATALOGS

FREE GARDEN CATALOG-il .OOO Items: eeds. Planl5, Trees, POlS, Plant Foods. Beneficial I n­sect. Boo ks. Greenhou,es. MEllINGER'S Dept. 320 onh Lima, 01-1 "1"1-152.

Trees, shrubs. nowering perennials , fern~ , herbs , bo nsaI. Catalog 100. 0\x'E E'AMlS. Rt 3, Box IS8A, Ripley. TN 38063.

E'REE EEDS, CUTTI G , BULBS, ETC. ubscri­bers Ibl and trade surpluses in Gardeners Share, Dept. Al l , P.O. Box 2'13, Columbus. r -1 7 202-02-13. Also news, compari on ~hopping . a seil­ing. Start lrading. 6 i ues yrJ $12 (reg. 15). Un­limited use. Debuting t-larch 1988.

CHESTNUTS

CHESTNUTS and PERSIMMONS. American x Chinese Dunstan Hybrid Chestnu t -proven blight resistance, upright growth form, large, sweet, easily peeled nuts. Unique new Oriental Persimmons-2S non-astringent , dwarf and cold hardy cultivars. CHESTNUT HUL NURSERY, Rl , Box 341AH, Alachua, FL 32615.

COMPANION PLANTING CHARTS

Companion Planti ng Chans, li kes and d islike" only 2.00 & SASE. TANIA, 11 N. Rich land, Free­burg, IL 62243.

DAYLILIES

DAYLILIES GALORE! Beautiful named hyb rids. Q uantity discou nts. Send now fo r FREE info rm­ative catalog. LEE BRISTOL NURSERY, Box SA, Gaylo rdsville, CT 06755.

DAYLILIES AND PEONIES FROM TIlE FAMOUS WilD'S GARDENS OF MISSOURI.

With mo re than 100 yea rs in the bus iness, Wild 's brings you expe rie nce and quality plants to he lp you create a beautiful garde n display. Send $2.00 for o ur 92-page catalog with over 1300 varie ties ($2.00 deductible o n firs t catalog o rder). GIL­BERT 1-1. WILD & SON, INC., AH-188 j oplin St , Sarcoxie, MO 64862.

DWARF CONIFERS

OVER 200 TYPES OF DWARF CO NIFERS d e­scribed by size, shape, color and texture. Many suitable for bonsai . A~k for our new Catalog # 6 ($2.00 refundable w ith first orde r ). WASHING­TON EVERGREEN NURSERY, Box 388AH, Leices­ter, NC 28748.

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THE CATALOG - 1.00

Order Your Wildflowers Calendar Today!

Send $6.95 per calendar; $6.25 for AHS members. (For orders of 3 or more mailed to the same address:$6.45,non-members; $5.75, AHS members. ) Please add $ 1.00 per cal­endar for postage and handling. Postage paid for orders of 5 o r more calendars. Mail orders to Jeanne Eggeman, AHS, P.O. Box 0105, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Vi~ginia resi­dents, please add 4 1NYo sales tax.

12 • JANUARY 1988

EXCITING NEW HOUSE PLANTS

EXOTIC NEW FLOWERS, Greenho use/House­planl'i! Vine" Miniatures, Bonsai. Catalogue $1.00. PLANT KINGDOM , BOX 7273NG , LI NCOLNA­CRES, CA 92047

FRAGRANCE

SEEDS FOR FRAGRANCE, he rbs , and the English Flowe r Garde n . Cata logue $1.00. THE FRA­GRANT PATH, Box 328A, Fort Calho un, NE 68023.

GARDEN ORNAMENTS

Bro nze, Lead, and Stone including Topiary. 400 page catalog ava ilable $8.00. Hard bound library edition over 2,000 illustratio ns showing bird baths, be nches , bro nzes including tab le ts, cis te rns, compasses, cupids, curbing, dolphins, eagles, e le phants, finials , frogs , foxes, fruit baskets, gates and gate posts , j apanese lante rns, lead figures, lio ns and lion masks, me rma ids, p lante rs, St. FranCis, weathervanes. KENNETH LYNCH & SONS, 78 Danbury Road , Wilton, CT 06897.

GARDENING GLOVES

GOATSKIN GLOVES. Tough, lightwe ight goat­skin stre tches and becomes fo rm-fitting, g iving weare r ultimate in fit, g ri p, dexterity. Nmurallan­o lin in leathe r keeps hands soft . Sizes 7-10 o r send out line o f hand. $8.50 postpaid. PUTNAM'S, Box 295C, Wilto n, NH 03086.

HEATHS & HEATHERS

HARDY HEATHERS FOR ALL-YEAR GARDEN COLORI Send SASE fo r descriptive mail -orde r list. Fast Service! HEATHER GROWERS, Box 850, Elma, WA 98541

HELP WANTED

ASSOCIATE HORTICULTURAL SCIENTIST For the Rock Garde n join the ho rticultural s taff of the New York Bo­tanical Garden and he lp run our world famous rock garde n. This pOsition w ill be responsible for : cultivatio n , d isplay, propagation, inventory, deSign, acquis itio n and insta llation of a) l p lant­ings; interfacing with inte rnal and external com­mittees, individuals and institutions to e nsure the world class qua li ty of the collection; sup'l::rvise staff ga rde ne rs and volunteers; maintain records; p repare reports. Position requires a BS in Hort iculture, Landscape Archi tecture o r Botany (MS preferred) w ith no less than 5 years background in the fie ld and strong professional re fe re nces. Exceptional ex­perie nce may be substituted for educatio n. We provide a sa lary and benefits package fully comme nsurate w ith your experie nce and ex­pertise. Send your resume to : Pe rsonne l Di rec­tor, NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, Southe rn Boulevard , Bro nx, New York 10458. On ly re­sumes including sa lary history w ill be consid­ered. An Equal Opportunity Employer MIF.

HOUSE PLANTS

JASMINES! BEGONIAS! Exotics from the fa r corners of the world l Logee's 1986-88 profusely illustrated mail -orde r catalog features 2,000 rare indoor p lants for your windows ill o r g reen­ho use. Catalog-$3.00. LOGEE'S GREEN­HOUSES, Dept. AH, 55 North Street, Danie lson, CT 06239

LOW-LIGHT INDOOR EXOTICS . Dwarf Lady Pa lms, Grape Ivy, Sago Palms, Ming Ara lias, Fine Pottery. 32 page catalog $1. RHAPIS GARDENS, P.O . Box 287·A, Gregory, TX 78359.

ORCHIDS, GESNERlADS, BEGONIAS, CACTI & StJCCULENTS. Visitors welcome. 1986-87 catalog $1.75. LAURAY OF SALISBURY, Rt. 41 (Under­mountain Rd.), Salisbury, CT 06068 (203) 435-2263

INDOOR-OUTDOOR GARDENING SUPPLIES

"FREE CATALOG"- "LOWEST PRICES" ... Pots, baskets, fl ats, paks, labels, pens, e tc ... . 2 Stamps . .. Postage . .. PLANT COLLECTIBLES, 103E Ke n­v ie~ Buffalo, NY 14217.

MUSHROOMS

GROW SHIITAKE/EXOTIC MUSHROOMS Producers & supplie rs of the highest quality com­me rcial strains fo r mushroom g rowers. Con­sulting, Supplies, Spawn. Serving the industry with state of the art solutions backed by scientific and applied research . Send $2 for catalog ( refund w/ purchase) to: NORTHWEST MYCOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS, Dept. A, 702 NW 4th St. , CorvalliS, OR 97330

NEW CARDINAL FLOWER COLORS

HARDY PERENNIAL LOBELIA HYBRIDS: Not ava ilable e lsewhe re. FuchSia, amethyst, pinks, whites, others. SASE FOR LIST ( issued January) THURMAN MANESS-WILDWOOD, Rt. 3, Box 165, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

NEW PLANTS WANTED

Expanding S. California Ornamental Nursery with national marketing capabilities seeks new or un­usual plant se lections or varie ties that can be tested, licensed o r patented. Please contact (415) 461-5820 or write to: William P. Mott, Suite 240, 900 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA 94939.

NURSERY STOCK

MILLIONS OF SEEDLINGS: High Quality, Rea­sonable Prices. Over 100 Selectio ns fo r Christ­mas Trees, Ornamentals, Windbreaks, Timber, Soil Conservatio n, Wild life Cover. Free Catalog. CARINO NURSERIES, Box 538, Dept. j , Indiana, PA 15701

PERENNIALS

NEW INTRODUCTIONS AND OLD FAVORITES featured with detailed cultural information and growing tips in our 48 page catalog. Wildflowers and trees and shrubs, tool Send $2.00 fo r two year subscriptio n. HOLBROOK FARM , Rt. 2, Box 223B-8031 , Fletche r, NC 28732.

HOSTAS, IRISES, DAYLILIES, WILDFLOWERS, and other sun and shade loving perennials. Large selectio n of many commo n and rare varieties. Catalog $1 ( refundable). LEE'S GARDENS, Box 5, Tremont, IL 61568

Color your garden Beautiful with gloriOUS lilies. Carefree plants pro duce abundant flowers €very year. Collectio n of te n different hybrid bulbs JUSt $13.99 including shipping. Order "Lovely Lilies" from MILAEGER'S GARDENS, 4838 Douglas Av­e nue, Racine, WI 53402. Perennial Wishbook of­fering 500 perennial varie ties, $1.00; free w ith o rder.

OVER 300 VARIETIES-PERENNIALS for SUN & SHADE. Unusual ROCK&ALPINE PLANTS. Hosta, He me rocallis, Sempervivums, Siberian & j apa· nese Iris, Wild Flowers, Dwarf Shrubs, Ground Covers, Perennial Seed. 13 Varieties Dianthus, 28 Var. Phlox Subulata, 13 Var. Hardy Geraniums. 24 Page Cata log. Send 44¢ Stamps. ROCKNOLL NURSERY, 9210 U.S. 50, Dept. 33, HILLSBORO, OH 45133-8546

We offer a good selection of sturdy plants. Send $1.00 fo r Plant List ( refundab le). CAMELOT NORTH, R2. Pequot Lakes, M 'i6'172.

RHODODENDRONS & AZALEAS SPECIALIZING IN n IE USUAL. I)\varf Rhodo­dendrons, Evergreen & Deciduou, Aza le~L', [)"~I r r

onifer:>, Companion Planl.' . Catalog 1.00, re­fundable. TI IE UMMI S GARDEN, 22 Roben.' ­ville Rd .. ~ larlboro, NJ 0'7'10. (20 I ) ')36-2')9 1

ROCK GARDEN PlANTS Rare Alpine,. Wiltl fl ower" Dwarf Coni fer,. Groundcovers, co lorfu l Rock Piant" h.lrdy Rho· dodend rons. Bonsa i Book.,. C lla log • I RI CE CREEK GN'ZOENS, 131') 66th Ave E. linne· apol is, M 55 .. 132. (6 12) 'i''1 -1 19'

ROSES

HARD TO Fl O RO ES: Old and ew varietie, including: HT Elizabeth Taylor, liT Lemon .. her­bert, HT Maid of Honour, I IT larijke Koopman, HT Nantucket, HT Sandringham Cemena!) . ~ ' f'

carry the hardy Canadian Explorer ro~e~, and ,1

large selection of the new Austin English Shruh Roses which combine old rose fragrance and appearance w ith HT and FL flowering frequenc)' Excellent addition from IcGredy: l iT Pent­house (pk), HT Fre hie (salmon pk), HT Red­wood (very dark pk), HT Peachy (peach), and FL Red Hot ( reddi h). Free list on request. HOR­TICO, INC., R.R. #1 . \'{/aterdown, OntariO. Canada LOR 2HO. ( '11 6) 689-6984.

SEEDS

PRlMUlA AURlCUlA SEED, L'vIPROVED GMmE AURICUlA STRAl THE RE ULT OF 30 YEARS OF SELECTIVE BREEDI G. A CO IPLETE PAL­ETIE OF COLORS. ALSO HOW, ALI'I E. DOU­BLE AND MALL HYBRlD A RlCUlA, CANDE­LABRA HYBRIDS AND LATE FLOWERl G PRI!"IUlA FLO RINDAE. SASE FOR LIST TO HERB DICK­SON, CHEHALIS RARE PLANT NURSERY, 2568 JACKSON HWY, CHEHALIS, WA 98532.

SPECIALISTS IN THE UNCOMMO , Hudson's world-famou catalog offers the fine t rare seeds from every continent. Fragrant Jasmines, elegant Angels Trumpets, Columbines and Bellflower . Exquisite hardy alpines, perennials, trees, fl ow­ers, tropicals. Australian and Himalayan w ild­flowers. Unusual savory herbs. Heirloom, Ori­ental, European and traditional Mexican Indian vegetables. Hundreds of exclu ives. Rediscover flavorful vegetables and the natural grace of wild plants. Detailed, informative cata log $1.00. ]. L. HUDSON, SEEDSMAN, P.O. Box 1058-AT, Red­wood City, CA 94064.

Seeds of choice woody and herbaceous plants and vines. ClematiS, Fothergilla, Primulas and many Maples. Plants for fall color, ornamental bark or berries. Generous packets $1. 50 Post­paid. Send large SASE for informational list and free packet of seeds. MAPLETHORPE, 11296 Sun­nyview NE, Salem, OR 97301 .

RARE NEW VARIETIES OF EXOTIC TROPICAL SEEDS. Easy Growing Instructions Included. FREE List. Maroc, Dept. lA, 22 Circle DrivelB, Tiburon, CA 94920

RARE PETER PEPPER Realistic shape, hot, deli­cious. Send $3.00 SA S.E. A. ALFREY, Box 415, Knoxville, TN 37901.

FREE 96 page catalog with over 300 different varieties of vegetables and flowers. Send for yours today. D. V. BURREll. SEED GROWERS CO., Box ISO-A, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

TREES AND SHRUBS

Camell ia" unu, ual evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees. Direct inlroduction.~ from hina and Japan, OYer 200 , pecies and varieties offered. Many new th iS year. Catalog, 'I'i¢ postage. CA­~ I EU_LA FOREST NURSERY, 125 Carolina Forest, ChapellJilI , NC 27') 1'1 .

VIDEOTAPES

NEW VIDEOTAPES I I ncrea~e your vegetable/ nower yield, tour famou~ garden, . Over forty titl e~. Frec awing (ROO) 33 1-6304, Californ ia ca ll co llect ('I J 'i) 55R-H6RR. THE ORIGINAL HOME GARDENER'S VIDEO CATALOG, Box 410777, Dept. AH, San Francisco, CA 94141.

WILD FLOWERS U CO 'EmIONAL, RAREANDFMIILlARNATlVE \X1LDROWERS 0 CUl.TNATED PERE lAL..'> for formal or natura lt~ ti c area .... Top quality nurs­e!)' pror agated planL' . Free it .,t of mati -order plJnL' or descriptive cmalog 3.00. ICIIE GAR­DENS, Rte. J , Box 290. Dert A., har e! I Ii II, r'i1 1

WILDFLOWER CULTIVATIO : The Habitat Method Saturday, Februarv 6th A symposium ,pon.,ored b, The I ew York BOtan ical Garden, Bronx, ew York, In cooperation with i!.~ Nat ive Plant Garden oml11 lttee. A special opportunity to gall1 state-of-the-art ga rdenll1g in formation through an IntenS/ve one-day program. An In­tJepth exploration of plant communltle, and na­lI\'e plan!., of the northea>tern Un ited States. For II1formalion and a brochure ·tvrite Education Depl., The ewYork BOtanical Garden, Bron.,'(, NY 1Qq58-';126 or ca ll (2 12) 220-8720

N R ERY -OUR ES. ATI\'E PLA TS A D WIl.DFLO\XIERS. nique ' 2-page booklet lists: where to buy seeds or propagated p lan~ for over 200 popular wildflower for hardll1c... zones 'I-

6; 58 nurse rie~ sell ing propagated w ildflower or wildflower seeds for zones '1-6; 70 nur erie throughout country propagating nal ive plants for other hardiness zone. 6. '1 5 po t paid. NEW E GlAND WILD FLOWER OCIETY, Hemenway Rd., Box AH, Framingham, MA 01701. (617) 877-7630.

WOODIANDERS

RARELY OFFERED SOUTHEASTERN NATIVES, woody, herbaceous, nursery-grown. Many hardy northward. Also newly introduced exot ics se­lected for Southern gardens. Send 39¢ postage for extensive mailorder lise WOODlANDERS AH, 11 28 Colleton Ave., Aiken, SC 29801.

SUNDtAl Set me right and use me well and the time to you I will tell . Solid zinc solar timepiece. Perfect for hert> garden. patio or poolside . Make delightful gifts for gardeners. Free informative folder included. Send check or M.O. for $6.95 to Pigeon Hill . 94 Stallon Sl. Suite 221A Hingham, Ma. 02043 Ma. res. add 5% Ix.

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SOCIETY

omCERS 1987·1988 Mrs. Carolyn Marsh Lindsay

Rochester, New York President

Mrs. Hart")' J. Van de Kamp Pasadena, California First Vice President

Mrs. John M. Maury Washington, D.C

Second Vice President Mrs. Charles W. ABen, Jr.

Glenview, Kentuckv SecretaiJI .

Mr. RichardJ. Hutton West Grove, Pennsylvania

Treasurer Mr. Everitt L. Miner

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Immediate Past Pfesidenl

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mrs. Charles W. ABen, Jr.

Glenview, Kentucky Mr. Richard C. Angjno HaHisburg, l'~nnsylvania

Gerald S. Bane!., M.D. Flemington, New Jersey

Mrs. Benjamin P. Bole, Jr. Cleveland, Oh io

Mr. J. Judson BrookS Sewickley, Pennsylvania Dr. Heury M. Cathey

Washington, D.C Mr. Russell Clark Boston, MassachusettS

Mrs. Erastus Corning, II Albany, New York

Mr. Edward N. Dane Bostol1, Massachuseus

Mr. Richard]. Hutton West Grove, Pennsylvania

Mrs. Carolyn Marsh Lindsay R0chester, New York

Mrs. John M. Miury WaShington, D.C

Mr. Everitt L. Miner Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Mrs. Edward King Poor, 1lI Winnetka, Illinois

Dr. Julia W. Rappaport Santa Aoa, California

Mrs. Philip Temple Litde Compton, Rhode Island

Mr. ltoy G. Thomas Woodstock, Vermont

Mrs. Hart")' J. Van de Kamp Pasadena, California

Mr. John H. Whitworth, Jr. New York, New York

Mrs. Jean Verity Woodhull Da}10n. Ohio

Dr. John A. Wott Seanle, Washington

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Pieter F. Oechsle

14 • JANUARY 1988

ener's Checklist

January is the time to curl up with a seed catalog - a good

choice is the AHS Seed Program Catalog included in this issue - and plan next season's garden. But despite the quietness of the season in many areas of the country, there are still quite a few garden chores to perform. To get you started, we've con­tacted gardening experts across the country; they provided us with a check list of tasks to help you get a jump on the busy upcoming season.

Northeast D Don't throwaway that leftover Christmas tree. Cut the branches and use them for winter protection in the garden, or secure the tree upright and use it as a bird feeder and shelter. D Examine the limb structure of your shade trees. Remove dead, diseased, and storm damaged branches before they find their way onto someone 's head. D Start the pruning of grapes, but wait until late winter to prune fruit trees, blueberries, and raspberries, D Remove cuttings from overwinter­ing stock plants of geranium, coleus, and impatiens for a supply of bed­ding plants to set out in the spring. D Gather together seed starting sup­plies, Seeds of celery, celeriac, sweet Spanish onions, parsley, anise, fi­brous rooted begonias, snapdragons, verbenas, geraniums, and petunias can be sown indoors, Test the seeds ' viability by germinating them be­tween layers of moistened paper

towels; if germination levels are less than fifty percent, it's time to buy new seed, D Tramp down the snow around fruit trees to discourage rabbits from nib­bling on the bark.

-Ron Kujawski, State Horticulture SpeCialist,

University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension, Amherst,

Massachusetts

Southeast D If you haven't done so, finish soil preparation for next spring's garden by laying manure and dolomitic limestone on the soil surface, D Sow seed indoors for early vegeta­ble crops, D Prune deciduous trees and shrubs while they are dormant to minimize stress and bark damage, D Take soil samples and submit them for analysis. This allows time to apply fertilizer or lime before the spring growing season,

o Move large shrub . Get as much of the root system as possible and prune the plant back about one­fourth to compensate for root loss. o Protect tender vegetation when a freeze threatens. Use additional mulching, sheets, blanket , or card­board boxes. o Plant balled-and-burlapped and bare-rooted plant material. Contain­erized nursery stock can al 0 be planted. Move plants from one loca­tion to another in the land cape.

-Maun'ce E. Ferree, Extension Horticulture Department,

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Mid-Central o Apply fungiCide spray to turf at midwinter thaw for snow mold control. o Remove heavy snows from limb of evergreens to prevent breakage. o Check bulbs, corm , and tubers which are stored; di card those that show signs of disease. Allow for good venti lation. o Plan your garden. Remember, it takes at least two hour per week to care for a 20 x 50-foot garden, not including harvesting and planting. o Order vegetable seed and fruit plants to ensure that you get the de­sired varieties.

- Michael N Dana, Extension SpeCialist, Home and

Urban Horticulture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

West o Perform minor pruning of trees and shrubs, especially if there's been storm damage. o Mulch bulbs, if you forgot to do so, to prevent early emergence, espe­Cially on the south sides of buildings. o Cut back the tops of perennials, clean debris. o Check plants on indoor window­sills. Low winter sun angles may cause scorching. Compensate for low winter humidity by placing indoor plants on shallow trays on gravel and water. o Keep Christmas pOinsettias out of drafts and avoid overwatering. This will preserve them into spring.

-James Feucht, Extension Landscape Plant SpeCialist,

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

Southwest o Have soil tested by your county ex­tension agent. Avoid adding too much pho phorus, which causes iron deficiency. o Plant onion seeds in greenhouses in early January for setting out in early March. o Plant eeds of cold-tolerant plants such as lettuce in the third week in January for setting out in early March. U e a peat or good home compost mix. o ow Engli h peas by mid- to late February. o Bed down roots of sweet pOtato in the greenhouse by late February. o Plant bare r ot trees and hrubs, making ure to irrigate them regu­larly. Wrap trunks in commercial wrap to prorect from un cald and lemperature fluctuation . o Water all woody plants regularly to prevent seriou winter moi ture 10 . o Prepare beds for ummer annuals and perennial , incorporating several layers of peat o r hredded pine bark. "Gin trash" from cotton gins can be used, but mu t be composted to kill di eases. o Examine narrow-leaf conifer for bagworm bags. o Plant bare root ro e . Mulch heaVily around base of canes to protect from freeZing and dessication. o Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in late February (do not prune spring-flowering trees and shrubs).

-Roland Roberts, Extension SpeCialist, Texas A & M

University, Lubbock, Texas

Northwest o Plant fruit trees. o Take hardwood cuttings of decidu­ous ornamental shrubs and trees. o Use dormant sprays of lime sulfur or copper fungicide on roses for general disease control. o Place windbreaks between cold, drying winds and foliage of land­scape evergreens to prevent windburn. o Prune holly trees. o Propagate split-leaf philodendrons and other woody long-stemmed in­door plants by air-layering.

-Ray McNeilan, Extension Agent, Oregon State

University, Portland, Oregon

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New Gardening Publications • Growing and Using Herbs With Confidence. This eminently practical guide to living with herbs takes the reader through the plant­ing, growing and harvesting of a wide variety of herbs, both fam iliar and unfamiliar, and illustrates a mul­titude of uses in both the kitchen and the workroom. Whether you have extensive garden space or just a kitchen windowsi ll , this book will help you to make herbs a part of your daily life; you 'll soon find your­self adding tansy ant repellent and Girl Scout Pizza Rounds to your her­bal repertoire. The author presents some interesting modern variations on the ancient traditions, including explanations of how to dry herbs in the sun-heated interior of your car and how to grow herbs in a decora­tive moss wreath of living herbs. By Bertha Reppert. Remembrance Press, 120 South Market St. , Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Publisher's price: $9.50.

• Herbal Delights. This gentle classic, a reprint of Mrs. C. F. Leyel's 1937 herbal, touches on all aspects of enjoying herbs, from the literary to the purely practical. Each plant is identified with a botanical name, the name it is known by in various lan­guages, and a reference from litera­ture. Following this are a description of the herb, historic uses, and reci­pes both culinary and medicinal. The book is elegantly subtitled Tisanes, Syrups, Confections, Electuaries, Robs,

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juleps, Vinegars, and Conserves By C. F. Leyel. Faber and Faber, 50 Cross St. , Winchester , MA 01890. Publisher's price: $7.95.

• Andersen Horticultural Library's Source of Plants and Seeds. This is the first published edi­tion of a proposed series compiled by the staff of the Andersen Horticul­tural Library at the University of Min­nesota; its intent is to match the availability of specific plants with gar­deners and horticulturists who are seeking them. The list is broad (over 30,000 entries), though it is not ex-

haustive, and includes listings for trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, herbs, annuals, vegetables, and fruits. (There are few entries for house­plants and orchids.) Sources have been selected from 200 nurseries, and an effort has been made to cover a broad geographic area. Plants are listed under their scientific name, with a cross reference of common names and a source list of nurseries where the plant is available. Com­piled by Richard T. Isaacson. The An­dersen Horticultural Library, 3675 Ar­boretum Drive, Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317. Publisher's price: $29.95.

River mrm Takes Center Stage Recent visitors to the American Horti­cultural SOCiety's headquarters have had to duck spotlights and dodge camera crews as River Farm took a leading role in both a feature film and a series of local holiday televi­sion spots. Moviegoers who saw the film No Way Out may have noticed the familiar sweeping drive and majestiC tulip tree that frame River Farm's stately front entrance; parts of the film were shot here in 1986 for release last year.

This stellar performance was fol­lowed by a television encore last fall , as River Farm's eighteenth-century el­egance became the backdrop for hol­iday greetings from the cast and crew

of WJLA-TV 7, Washington 's local ABC affiliate. Red bows and evergreen branches from the garden were up in the parlor before Thanksgiving, and even the weather cooperated, with nippy temperatures and a pre­mature snowfall to add to an early holiday spirit. Local celebrities Renee Poussaint, Paul Barry, Susan King, Frank Herzog, Fred Knight, and Robin Chapman, along with families of both cast and crew, baked cookies and hung holiday glitter as the cam­eras rolled, shooting footage to be broadcast in the weeks before Christ­mas. The consensus of all : River Farm is living proof that photogeniC charm does, indeed, improve with age.

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